Starboy
Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of David Bowie
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Publisher Description
A starry-eyed ode to self-expression and staying true to yourself, inspired by the life and lyrics of beloved icon David Bowie.
For as long as David could remember, he felt like a stranger on his own planet.
As if he’d fallen to Earth from outer space…
David Bowie is one of the most influential artists of our time, beloved for his joyful self-expression and fierce individuality. But how did he come to be this iconic Starman, celebrated by millions around the world?
Inspired by the life and lyrics of David Bowie, author-illustrator Jami Gigot imagines the story of a lonely young boy enchanted by the music of the stars—yet no one else can hear the shimmy-shake rhythm that moves through his body. At first misunderstood and ignored, David ultimately finds the courage to be true to himself, sparking a dazzling revolution…
At once vibrantly imaginative and true to the spirit of Bowie, Starboy is about embracing your individuality and discovering the cosmic rhythm that hums within each of us.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Gigot paints a whimsical, fictionalized profile of musician and pop icon David Bowie, depicting his childhood and journey toward embracing unique forms of self-expression. In simple prose ("He had mismatched eyes; long, spindly legs made for dancing"), Gigot relays how young David feels like a stranger on his own planet; the child's almost supernatural hearing allows him to hear the stars' music ("a/ faint cosmic murmur./ A chattering of stars"), which in turn causes him to dance, vibrating with "far-out energy." Though schoolmates initially ostracize him, music allows David to share sinuous ribbons of colorful star energy, eventually inspiring musical expression among his ethnically inclusive classmates. Vibrant multimedia art enthralls with a hand-drawn, kid-friendly appeal. Anyone who has felt alienated among their peers will especially resonate with David's experiences, and adults will appreciate the winks to Bowie's music. Back matter includes an author's note, facts about Bowie, and sources. Ages 4–8.
