Publishing a Taiwanese Children’s Literature Legend in English: A Reflection on “Our Starry Starry Night” by Jimmy Liao

In Our Starry Starry Night, Taiwanese children’s literature legend Jimmy Liao illustrates the touching story of two young, fated friends. An awkward girl who can’t avoid troubles at home or school. A new neighbor boy who can only be himself by being by himself. The two are brought together as they navigate complex, inexplicable emotions. Because sometimes, when it gets hard to communicate with the wide, overwhelming world, all one needs is a friend to run away with—if only for one brief…