In 2015, the book won an Eisner Award for Best New Graphic Novel and a Pintz Honor and Calescott Award. This One Summer was a New York Times bestseller and a critical and commercial success that went on to win a number of prestigious awards. I could hear the wind whistling through the trees and feel the crunch of dried leaves beneath my feet. I felt utterly transported, like I was there. Her art was so detailed, it felt like I was looking at photographs or was watching a motion picture film. I've never seen such lifelike illustrations in a graphic novel before. Jillian's artwork was so impressive, it left me stunned at times. It has been called a masterpiece and a feat of graphic storytelling, and I couldn't agree more. This One Summer is the most beautifully illustrated graphic novel book I've ever read.
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