Raina Telgemeier

5 summariesChildren's, Young Adult, Romance

Raina Telgemeier is an American graphic novelist known for her engaging stories aimed at young readers. Her notable works include "Smile," which explores her childhood experiences, "Drama," a tale of middle school theater, "Sisters," a graphic memoir about family dynamics, and "Ghosts," which delves into themes of culture and loss.

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Books by Raina Telgemeier

5 books available

Smile
Raina Telgemeier
4.3 (183k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
A middle schooler’s quest for normalcy is hilariously and painfully derailed by a traumatic dental injury, transforming braces, headgear, and fake teeth into unexpected symbols of resilience amidst earthquakes, boy crushes, and shifting friendships.
Drama
Raina Telgemeier
4.2 (93k) average on GoodreadsChildren's
Amidst the chaos of middle school theater, set designer Callie navigates backstage carpentry woes, dwindling ticket sales, and a whirlwind of crushes on two brothers, all while striving to build a Broadway-worthy set for 'Moon Over Mississippi'.
Guts: A Graphic Novel
Raina Telgemeier
4.3 (71k) average on Goodreads
A young girl struggles with stomach problems that increase her anxieties about school, friendships, and growing up.
Sisters
Raina Telgemeier
3.9 (18k) average on GoodreadsRomance
On a bumpy road trip to a family reunion, two bickering sisters, a cartoonist and a loner, navigate the turns of their past and present relationship, discovering that even the most discordant siblings can find harmony when their family's future is on the line.
Ghosts
Raina Telgemeier
3.8 (12k) average on GoodreadsFiction
To help her ailing sister connect with spectral residents, a skeptical girl new to town must face her fear of ghosts, who are believed to hold the key to her family's healing.