Are You Listening?

Tillie Walden creates a haunting, intimate graphic novel about two women—Bea and Lou—who form an unexpected bond during a road trip across the Texas plains. As they flee their respective pasts, the story unfolds through Walden’s signature ethereal art and quiet, atmospheric storytelling, blending elements of mystery and surrealism. Published by First Second in 2019, this single-volume work showcases Walden’s ability to explore themes of trauma, connection, and self-discovery with profound empathy. It stands as a poignant, standalone entry in her acclaimed body of work.