You Will Leave a Trail of Stars: Words of Inspiration for Blazing Your Own Path (Lisa Congdon x Chronicle Books)

An uplifting illustrated guide to living boldly, creatively, and authentically from beloved artist and author Lisa Congdon.

Step into your next chapter with courage, curiosity, and color.

In You Will Leave a Trail of Stars, celebrated artist, author, and educator Lisa Congdon shares heartfelt wisdom, encouraging reflections, and empowering advice for anyone navigating change, growth, creativity, or new beginnings. Filled with affirmations beautifully illustrated in Congdon's signature style along with thoughtful insights, this inspiring volume encourages readers to embrace uncertainty, trust themselves, and blaze their own path through life.

Inside, you’ll find encouragement to:

• Pursue creativity and curiosity 
• Build a life rooted in authenticity and joy
• Navigate uncertainty with courage
• Learn from mistakes and setbacks
• Trust your instincts and honor your individuality
• Welcome new adventures and opportunities

Whether you’re graduating, starting a new job, pursuing a dream, or simply searching for more meaning and inspiration in everyday life, Lisa’s warm, honest guidance offers reassurance along the way. Paired with her signature colorful artwork, this uplifting collection is both a meaningful keepsake and a beautiful gift for anyone entering a new season of life.

INSPIRATION FOR LIFE’S NEXT CHAPTER: A thoughtful collection of wisdom, encouragement, and empowering reflections for graduates, creatives, and anyone navigating change or new beginnings.

BEAUTIFULLY ILLUSTRATED THROUGHOUT: Features Lisa Congdon’s signature colorful artwork paired with inspiring quotes, advice, and affirmations.

PERFECT GIFT FOR GRADUATES: An uplifting graduation, back-to-school, birthday, or milestone gift for anyone embarking on a new phase of life. This volume celebrates curiosity, authenticity, resilience, and living life with intention and joy.

FROM A BELOVED CREATIVE VOICE: Lisa Congdon’s bestselling books, artwork, online classes, and social media presence have inspired readers and artists around the world.

A BEAUTIFUL KEEPSAKE: Elegant, giftable design makes this a meaningful book to revisit during moments of transition, reflection, and growth.

Perfect for:

• Graduates and graduation gift-givers
• Fans of Lisa Congdon’s art and writing
• Young adults navigating life transitions
• Creative inspiration and self-growth readers
• Back-to-school and dorm-room gifting
• Fans of illustrated motivational books
• Readers seeking encouragement and positivity
• Birthday, holiday, and milestone gifting

Lisa Congdon is an artist, educator, and author who lives in Portland, Oregon.