"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
"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
Sample Pages
Watch the Announcement!
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:
| Territory | Language | Publisher |
| Brazil | Portuguese | Editora Rocco |
| China (Mainland) | Chinese (simplified) | United Sky |
| Croatia | Croatian | Znanje |
| France | French | Editions Larousse |
| Greece | Greek | Metaichmio |
| Italy | Italian | DeAgostini |
| Japan | Japanese | Asunaro |
| Latin America | Spanish | Oceano |
| Poland | Polish | Otwarte |
| Romania | Romanian | Bookzone |
| Russia | Russian | Mann-Ivanov-Ferber (MIF) |
| South Korea | Korean | Mirae N |
| Sweden | Swedish | B. Wahlströms Bokförlag |
| Turkey | Turkish | Indigo Kitap |
| U.K., Australia, Commonwealth | English | Simon and Shuster |
| United States and Canada | English | Abrams |
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
Time TBA - Brooklyn Commons
Middle Grade Panel and Booksigning
October 1, 2023
Maplewood-South Orange Book Festival, Maplewood, New Jersey
11:00am - Children's Area
Author Meet and Greet, 11am-4pm
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."
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."
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.
October 7, 2023
Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
5:00pm - Washington Hall
"The Power of Procrastination" public lecture and booksigning Event.
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."
October 9, 2023
University of Oregon, Corvallis, Oregon
Time TBA - EMU Ballroom, UO Central Campus
"The Power of Procrastination" public lecture and book signing.
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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."
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.
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."
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."
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."
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
jorgephdcomics.com.
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