The Empire Strikes Back: So You Want to Be a Jedi?

Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Illustrated Novel is a forthcoming title from Disney–Lucasfilm Press and the second volume in a new children's series that retells the Star Wars original trilogy in advance of the December 2015 film Star Wars Episode VII. The book was first announced on April 17, 2014 and is written by Adam Gidwitz. It is scheduled for release on July 21, 2015.

Publisher's summary
"Acclaimed, New York Times best-selling author Adam Gidwitz delivers a captivating retelling of Star Wars: A New Hope like you've never experienced before, infusing the iconic, classic tale of good versus evil with a unique perspective and narrative style that will speak directly to today's young readers while enhancing the Star Wars experience for core fans of the saga.

This illustrated novel is the first in the highly-anticipated series and features richly detailed art by celebrated Star Wars'' concept artist Iain McCaig-the creative mind behind the prequels characters Darth Maul and Padmé Amidala. Fans old and new will be delighted by this beautifully crafted book and the unexpected twists in this retelling of a beloved story.''"