by Ian Doescher
First published 2021
Children across the galaxy let their imaginations soar in this collection of over 75 original poems set in the Star Wars universe. A ten-year-old envisions games of hide and seek with a towering AT-AT walker. A curious child discovers their father's pristine Luke Skywalker action figure and decides to open it, transforming a moment of potential trouble into shared rediscovery of wonder. A young girl pilots a T-16 skyhopper through space, dodging Imperial forces in thrilling adventures that help her conquer real fears of flying. Each poem captures the creative spirit of children who find magic in droids, starships, and distant planets. The verses celebrate how Star Wars ignites young minds, turning everyday moments into epic journeys. These playful tributes to childhood fandom reveal the joy that emerges when imagination meets beloved characters from a galaxy far, far away.
Genres: science-fiction, fantasy, poetry
Vibes: emotional, lyrical, whimsical
Tropes: coming-of-age, found-family
Setting: Star Wars
Period: 21st-century
128 pages · Hardcover · Quirk Books