As I Dream of You by Jennifer Lee - ISBN: 9781250862044
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Love conquers death, until reality intrudes in this vivid dream romance.
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As I Dream of You

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    352 pages

  • Release Date

    18 August 2026

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Summary

Falling in love is supposed to hurt. That’s what Franny and Sam, two cynical teens raised on tales of heartbreak and loss, have come to understand. But when they fall for each other, they find the reality of love is something else entirely—it’s electrifying, effortless, all-encompassing, and easy. Theirs is a love that can conquer anything… maybe even death.

After a shocking accident ends the couple’s life together before it can really begin, Sam finds himself drowning in thoughts of …

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781250862044
ISBN-10:1250862043
Author:Jennifer Lee, LeUyen Pham
Publisher:Roaring Brook Press
Imprint:First Second
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:18 August 2026
Weight:454g
Dimensions:233mm x 154mm
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Critics Review

A Kids’ Indie Next List PickFive starred reviews”“[A] gorgeous exemplar of the graphic novel format. The story’s emotional depth is amplified tenfold by illustrations so immersive, so dynamic that they effortlessly sweep readers into the trajectory of Franny and Sam’s romance.” – The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review

“Breathtaking. An immersive and hopeful story that will incite both heartache and radiant joy.” –Publishers Weekly, starred review“A striking and viscerally affecting tale of love, loss, and letting go.” –Kirkus, starred review

“This heartfelt, haunting graphic novel [weaves] an unforgettable contemporary tale of teenage love and loss. A must-read for fans of paranormal romances.” –Horn Book Magazine, starred review“This is a slow, lovely, and thoughtful story about the power of love versus the finality of death.” –School Library Journal, starred review“This hypnotic take on Orpheus and Eurydice celebrates first loves, withstands the toll of grief, and embraces healing.” –Booklist“Beautiful and necessary. I needed to read this book. And probably you do, too.” –Craig Thompson, author of Blankets

Lunar New Year Love Story:

“A positive and beautiful work of art that will make an impression on readers.” - School Library Journal, starred review

“Yang and Pham do a wonderful job of weaving fractured families and romantic yearning with fantasy elements that show emotional states and growth, with plenty of humor throughout.” - Horn Book, starred review“Poignant moments amplified by evocatively colored digitally rendered panels address deep issues of parental abandonment and grief, while interjections of comic relief and a riveting subplot surrounding lion dancing result in a well-paced, well-balanced dual effort.” –Publisher’s Weekly, starred review

About The Author

Jennifer Lee

Jennifer Lee is the Academy Award-winning writer and director of Disney’s Frozen and Frozen 2. She earned a Tony Award nomination for Best Book of a Musical for her stage adaptation of Frozen. She also co-wrote the screenplay for Oscar-nominated Wreck-It Ralph, as well as the story for the Academy Award-winning Zootopia. She served as Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney Animation Studios from 2018 to 2024, when she began work on Frozen 3. A lucid dreamer herself, Lee and her family split their time between New York City and Los Angeles.

LeUyen Pham is the award-winning and best-selling illustrator of Julianne Moore’s Freckleface books and the New York Times bestseller Grace for President, as well as Big Sister, Little Sister and many other favorites. LeUyen lives with her family in San Francisco, CA.

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