by Ryka Aoki
First published 2019
Nande embarks on an extraordinary voyage through space, visiting worlds that celebrate their distinctiveness without shame. Each planet they encounter displays its own remarkable characteristics, from swirling storms to icy rings to volcanic surfaces. As Nande travels from world to world, they witness how every celestial body embraces what makes it different rather than hiding its unique features. The journey becomes more than scientific discovery when Nande realizes these diverse planets form something unexpected: a connected family stretching across the void. Through their adventures among the stars, Nande learns that belonging doesn't require sameness, and that the most inspiring discoveries come from appreciating what makes each world special in its own way.
Genres: science-fiction, adventure, coming-of-age, space-opera
Vibes: emotional, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: appreciation-of-differences, found-family
Setting: Space
28 pages · Paperback · Flamingo Rampant