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Book

Facing feelings : inside the world of Raina Telgemeier

Call Number

  • J 921 TELGEMEIER (CEN, EAS, OSH, POW, WSQ)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

New York, N.Y. : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2025

Physical Description

227 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm

Audience

Grades 3-6 Scholastic / Graphix.

Uniform Title

Works. Selections

Summary

"Spend an afternoon with Raina as she shares her artwork and tells stories about a range of topics spanning from her childhood to the creation of her graphic novels Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, and Ghosts! Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today's middle-grade graphic novel boom and has published several beloved books that are widely regarded as modern classics. The idea to create Facing Feelings was born from an exhibition featuring Raina's work that was shown at The Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library Museum. This book explores how Raina developed into a legendary cartoonist, looks at the artists who influenced her work, and considers why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages. Rare artwork, an interview, special commentary from Raina, and more are included!"--Amazon.

Notes

"Based on the exhibition Facing Feelings: The Art of Raina Telgemeier at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum"--Title page.

"This book is based on the exhibition Facing Feelings: The Art of Raina Telgemeier, curated by Anne Drozd, which was on view at the Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum from May 24, 2023, to November 5, 2023."--Title page verso.

Contents

  • A note from the curator, Anne Drozd
  • Foreword by Jenny E. Robb
  • Introduction by Scott McCloud
  • Emotions as action: Raina Tegemeier and the kids' comics revolution
  • Part 1. A conversation with Raina
  • Part 2. Growing up: Childhood ; Raina's influences and favorites ; Barefoot gen and "beginnings" ; Minicomics and early work
  • Part 3. Facing feelings: Universal expressions ; Complexity of emotions
  • Part 4. Books behind the scenes. The Baby-sitters Club (2006-2008) ; Smile (2010) ; Sisters (2014) ; Guts (2019) ; Drama (2012)
  • About the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum.

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