Oliver's Great Big Universe

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"A joy to read.`

-Carlo Rovelli

"Mind-expanding and hilarious!`

-Jeff Kinney


Cosmos meets Diary of a Wimpy Kid in this original illustrated middle-grade fiction series that blends science with narrative from Jorge Cham, the Emmy-nominated creator of PHD Comics.




Reviews

"I got smarter reading this!"
- Jeff Kinney, author of the international bestselling series Diary of a Wimpy Kid

"A stellar confluence of comic episodes and cosmic information. Brilliantly integrated comic moments [and] surprising plot twists add narrative pizzazz to a serious raft of data about the universe."
- Kirkus, Starred Review

"Prepare for liftoff! This is exactly the sort of book that can turn reluctant readers into lifelong learners. An absolute gem!"
- Lincoln Peirce, bestselling creator of Big Nate and Max & the Midknights

"Oliver's Great Big Universe will have you laughing out loud and spouting physics facts!"
- Zach & Kelly Weinersmith, authors of the New York Times bestseller Soonish

"Such a pleasure to read a book about the universe that is overflowing with both fun and facts. I wish I had this book when I was Oliver's age."
- Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture

"Charming and informative, packed with real, accessible answers to the big cosmic questions kids are most curious about."
- Katie Mack, Theoretical Cosmologist and author of The End of Everything

"Funny and heartwarming! This book will get the entire family laughing and learning together.”
- Kazu Kibuishi, creator of the New York Times bestselling Amulet graphic novel series



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About The Author

Jorge is the best-selling and Emmy-nominated creator of "PHD Comics", the popular ongoing comic strip about life (or the lack thereof) in Academia. He is the Creative Director and co-creator of the celebrated animated series Elinor Wonders Why, which airs on PBS Kids and in 78 countries around the world. He is the co-author of the award-winning book We Have No Idea (and its follow-up FAQ-U), and the co-host of the iHeart Radio show Daniel and Jorge Explain the Universe. He is also the co-founder of PHDtv, a video science and discovery outreach collaborative, and the co-author of the upcoming book Out of Your Mind.

Jorge earned his Ph.D. in Robotics from Stanford University and was an Instructor and Research Associate at Caltech from 2003-2005. He is originally from Panama.

International Editions!

Oliver's Great Big Universe is being translated to 14 languages (and counting!). Find your local publisher below:

TerritoryLanguagePublisher
BrazilPortugueseEditora Rocco
China (Mainland)Chinese (simplified)United Sky
CroatiaCroatianZnanje
FranceFrenchEditions Larousse
GreeceGreekMetaichmio
ItalyItalianDeAgostini
JapanJapaneseAsunaro
Latin AmericaSpanishOceano
PolandPolishOtwarte
RomaniaRomanianBookzone
RussiaRussianMann-Ivanov-Ferber (MIF)
South KoreaKoreanMirae N
SwedenSwedishB. Wahlströms Bokförlag
TurkeyTurkishIndigo Kitap
U.K., Australia, CommonwealthEnglishSimon and Shuster
United States and CanadaEnglishAbrams


The Great Big Universe
* Book Tour! *

The Great Big Universe

* Book Tour! *

Jorge will be touring elementary schools, science museums, book festivals, universities and more!

To add your school, organization or institution to the tour, please e-mail
jorge@phdcomics.com.


September 30, 2023

Brooklyn Book Festival, Brooklyn, New York

1:00pm - Young Readers Stage, The Plaza of 5 Metrotech Center
And adventure to remember Panel and Booksigning

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October 1, 2023

Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival, Maplewood, New Jersey

11:00am - Children's Area
Author Meet and Greet, 11am-4pm

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October 5, 2023

Kidquake Book Festival, San Francisco, California

Time TBA - San Francisco Public Library - Litquake Literary Festival
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 6, 2023

Chicago Field Museum, Chicago, Illinois

03:30pm - 1400 S Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL 60605
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 7, 2023

Notre Dame Family Event, South Bend, IN

4:00pm - Hammes Lounge, Coleman-Morse Center
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe.

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October 7, 2023

Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana

5:00pm - Washington Hall
"The Power of Procrastination" public lecture and booksigning Event.

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October 9, 2023

Portland Area Schools, Portland, Oregon

8:30-9:30am - Bridlemile Elementary and Atkinson Elementary
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 9, 2023

University of Oregon, Corvallis, Oregon

Time TBA - EMU Ballroom, UO Central Campus
"The Power of Procrastination" public lecture and book signing.

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October 10, 2023

Portland Area Schools, Portland, Oregon

8:45am-3:00pm - Vernon Elementary, Vernon Middle School, Faubion Middle School, Beaumont Middle School
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 11, 2023

Portland Area Schools, Portland, Oregon

9:30am-2:00pm - Whitman School, daVinci Arts Middle School, Sunnyside Environmental School
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 13, 2023

Boston Area School Visits, Boston, Massachusetts

Time TBA - Location TBA
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 14, 2023

An Unlikely Story Bookstore, Plainville, Massachusetts

4:00pm - 111 South St, Plainville, MA 02762
Public event moderated by Jeff Kinney!
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 15, 2023

Boston Museum of Science, Boston, Massachusetts

Time TBA - Location TBA
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 16, 2023

Boston Area School Visits, Boston, Massachussetts

Time TBA - Location TBA
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 17, 2023

Boston Area School Visits, Boston, Massachussetts

Time TBA - Location TBA
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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October 21, 2023

Tweens Read Book Festival, Houston, Texas

Time TBA - 10220 Blackhawk Blvd. Houston, TX 77089
Three panels throughout the day to discuss Oliver's Great Big Universe.

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October 23, 2023

Houston Area School Visits, Houston, Texas

Time TBA - Location TBA
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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November 10, 2023

Reading Rockstars, Austin Area School Visits, Austin, Texas

Time TBA - Location TBA
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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November 11, 2023

Texas Book Festival, Austin, Texas

Time TBA - Location TBA
Using live cartooning and fun animations, Jorge presents his new book, "Oliver's Great Big Universe."

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Previous stops:

September 26, 2023

Caltech Astronomy Public Lecture, Pasadena, California

5:00pm - Cahill Auditorium, 1200 East California Blvd, Pasadena, CA

September 26, 2023

Mountain Ave. Elementary School, Los Angeles, California

8:20am -

September 25, 2023

Magnolia Elementary School, Los Angeles, California

9:00am -

September 24, 2023

Once Upon A Time Bookstore, Montrose, California

2:00pm - 2207 Honolulu Ave, Montrose, CA 91020

To add your school, organization or institution to the tour, please e-mail
jorge@phdcomics.com.






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