Leigh Bardugo is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Familiar, Ninth House and the creator of the Grishaverse (now a Netflix original series) which spans the Shadow and Bone trilogy, the Six of Crows duology, the King of Scars duology--and much more. Her short fiction has appeared in multiple anthologies including The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy. She lives in Los Angeles and is an associate fellow of Pauli Murray College at Yale University.

John Picacio is a World Fantasy Award- and Hugo Award-winning artist who has created book illustrations for major works by George R. R. Martin, Rebecca Roanhorse, and many more. He's the founder of the Mexicanx Initiative, spearheading the journeys of more than forty Mexican and Mexican American creators into the wider awareness of fantasy and science fiction audiences. John lives in San Antonio.

★ "A stirring story of personal and familial observance in this sweeping work... Truly captivating."--Publishers Weekly, starred review

★ "An understated masterclass in processing grief through culture."--Booklist, starred review

★ "Simply wondrous."--Kirkus, starred review

"A heartfelt journey through grief, memory, and celebration...Touching and visually stunning."--School Library Journal

Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books

Pub date: 2025-08-26

Length: 55 pages