A hilarious and heartfelt graphic novel for middle grade readers that hits on the theme of being “other” through the lens of aliens.

EARTH… EVERY OTHER WEDNESDAY
by Amy Brown & illustrated by Kennedy Tarrell
Aladdin, Fall 2025
(via Gillian MacKenzie Agency)

Io has spent her whole life on Planet Meow. After much begging, Io finally convinces her mom to let her visit her dad—who lives on Earth—every other Wednesday. There’s just one space-time problem. A “Wednesday” on her planet is a whole YEAR on Earth!

Amy Brown is a screenwriter who has written for Peacock, Disney, PBS and Hulu, and has written international YA series Find Me in Paris  for Hulu, acquired by Nickelodeon UK and Disney.

Kennedy Tarrell is a Los Angeles-based story artist, illustrator, writer, and comic-maker. Originally from Omaha, Nebraska, Tarrell is currently working as a Story Artist at Walt Disney Animation Studios, and has also done work for Netflix, DreamWorks TV, and Warner Bros on both feature and TV projects.