It was a typical evening shift at the library, or so it seemed. Patrons were lined up, the printer decided to jam at the most inconvenient moment, and the phone kept ringing incessantly whenever I ventured into the stacks. Amidst the chaos, I managed to grab the phone during a rare lull, only to be met with a question that initially made me pause:
“Can you find me Luke Skywalker’s family tree? And Han Solo too? Because they’re related.”
My first thought leaned towards the comical, comparing it to the often-requested “photograph of Jesus.” With the evening’s frantic pace, the thought of simply taking a number and promising to look into it later crossed my mind.
However, with an internet search tab already open on my computer, I decided to quickly type in “luke skywalker genealogy“. To my surprise, one of the top image results was exactly what the patron was looking for: a detailed Skywalker family tree.
About thirty minutes later, the patron arrived to pick up the printout. I adjusted the formatting to fit legal-size paper, and he was thrilled, envisioning it as a poster for his wall.
While he was at the desk, we explored further and found another version of the family tree, this one including pictures of the characters:
Skywalker family tree with pictures
However, this version didn’t quite meet his preference. He expressed a desire for a Darth Vader image instead of a younger Anakin Skywalker, showing a clear preference against Hayden Christensen’s portrayal.
This simple reference question turned out to be a delightful reminder of the diverse information needs that walk through the library doors. Finding Luke Skywalker’s family tree, a seemingly niche request, was easily fulfilled with a quick online search, demonstrating how accessible information on even the most pop-culture-centric topics has become. For fans eager to explore the lineage of their favorite Jedi, the Skywalker family tree is just a search away.
