Starboy, Jami Gigot
Starboy, Jami Gigot
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Starboy
Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of David Bowie

Author: Jami Gigot

Narrator: Mike Cooper

Unabridged: 12 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 05/18/2021


Synopsis

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.

A Macmillan Audio production from Henry Holt and Company


About Jami Gigot

Jami Gigot is the author and illustrator of several picture books including Mae and the Moon, Seb and the Sun, and Imagination Vacation. Originally from Madison, Wisconsin, she studied Digital Animation at Vancouver Film School and worked in London and Hollywood as a digital artist before settling down in Vancouver, B.C., where she now lives with her two children. In addition to writing and drawing, she enjoys combing the shoreline for treasures with her family.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Andrew on February 10, 2022

Meet young David who loves to twitch, move, and find his magic/music. Jami Gigot writes and illustrates a WONDROUS AND COLORFUL story about young David Bowie. The powers of creative expression, art, music, and identity shine! Some cool facts you may not know about the Starboy, David Bowie, are added......more

Goodreads review by Aliza on August 31, 2021

I love the narrative and creative feel of the storytelling, but I felt I didn’t get a grasp on how or why he was different or ostracized. It would be beneficial to dig deeper on that while also remaining a lyrical text. There is also an egregious depiction of an Asian girl on a spread with Bowie’s cl......more

Goodreads review by Sandra on December 16, 2021

Starboy, Inspired by the Life and Lyrics of David Bowie, is dreamy and poetic. Created by Jami Gigot as a fictional narrative, it captures the essence of David Bowie’s originality—and also the emotional ups and downs of travelling the world as someone distinctly different from everyone else. Gigot’s......more

Goodreads review by Becky on April 19, 2021

In this fictional narrative of singer/songwriter David Bowie’s childhood, author/illustrator Jami Gigot’s whimsical artwork and charming text combine to create a sparkly, tip-tappy read. Zooming in on Bowie’s special way of experiencing the world, Gigot artistically conveys the difficulties of growi......more

Goodreads review by Carol on August 09, 2021

For David Bowie fans and fans-to-be (which everyone will be after reading this book!). Gigot's fictional story of Bowie's childhood feels completely grounded in the essence of this remarkable individual. Her illustrations convey how magical and unusual Bowie must have always seemed to his peers grow......more