JQ Sirls
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The Moon Is Following Me

Author · Illustrator · Designer · Publisher
As the Author & Illustrator of 'The Moon Is Following Me,' I orchestrated a project that went beyond traditional self-publishing. From writing and illustrating to establishing a publishing entity and liaising with overseas manufacturers, I ensured a product that rivaled or exceeded the quality of established publishers. A successful Kickstarter campaign funded the venture, and I partnered with distribution companies to make the book available in major retail chains. Despite launching during the Covid-19 pandemic, the limited run sold out in under four months. In this portfolio entry, the spotlight is on the 'Read-to-Me' version, which enriches the book reading experience by incorporating motion graphics and audio.
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"Sirls’s richly hued, comics-style illustrations, including dialogue-style text and emanata, bleed to the edge of each page, successfully grounding readers in the boy’s nocturnal imaginings. Sirls subtly depicts the ratcheting anxiety that can plague nighttime routines and experiences, injecting humor as the child’s inventiveness creates a safe, calming coping mechanism—one that can very frequently be seen in the night sky."
– Publisher's Weekly
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