Tom Hart is a critically acclaimed Eisner-nominated cartoonist and the Executive Director of The Sequential Artists Workshop in Gainesville, Florida. He is the creator ofDaddy Lightningseries of graphic novels and books.The Collected Hutch Owenwas nominated for best graphic novel in 2000 and has received a Xeric Grant. Tom has taught sequential art at the University of Florida and at NYC's School of Visual Arts.
""Rosalie Lightning is more than a book. It's a breathing testament to life and love. Tom Hart has gifted us a guidebook for grief that pushes through the darkness and pain to the most beautiful and transcendent. This book is necessary for the universe!"" --Craig Thompson, author of the award-winning graphic memoir Blankets ""One of the most important graphic novels of our time. A masterpiece."" --Tillie Walden, author of On a Sunbeam Reviews of the hardcover edition: ""A masterpiece--and a luminous tribute to a brief, beautiful life.""--(starred review) Publishers Weekly ""A gift to every reader and to anyone who has grieved."" --(starred review) Library Journal ""A searing read.""--The Boston Globe ""Profoundly affecting. . . . A bracing, deeply saddening journey into death and loss whose affirmative resolution, 'joy breaking through the storm clouds, ' is nothing but hard won."" --Kirkus Reviews