Stargazing

Jen Wang's Stargazing, published by First Second in 2019, is a heartfelt standalone graphic novel about two young girls—one Chinese American, the other a recent immigrant—whose unlikely friendship is tested by cultural differences and a life-altering health crisis. Wang's warm, expressive art grounds this story of identity, resilience, and the bonds that form under pressure. A tender, culturally specific coming-of-age tale from a celebrated creator, it resonates for its honest portrayal of childhood and community.