Drama: A Graphic Novel

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile and Sisters!

Callie loves theater. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's production of Moon over Mississippi, she can't really sing. Instead she's the set designer for the drama department's stage crew, and this year she's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-school budget. But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticket sales are down, and the crew members are having trouble working together? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama that occurs once the actors are chosen. And when two cute brothers enter the picture, things get even crazier!

Author: Raina Telgemeier
Publisher: Graphix
Published: 09/01/2012
Pages: 240
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.20lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.70w x 1.00d
ISBN: 9780545326988
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade Plus
Quiz #/Name: 153879 / Drama (English)


Award: Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner
Award: Stonewall Book Award - Honor Book
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Winner
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Rhode Island Teen Book Award - Nominee
Award: Sequoyah Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Evergreen Young Adult Book Award - Nominee
Award: Cybils - Finalist


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2012 pg. 1694
Horn Book Magazine 09/01/2012 pg. 108
New York Times Book Review 09/02/2012 pg. 22
Shelf Awareness 09/11/2012
Booklist 09/15/2012 pg. 59
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2012
School Library Journal 11/01/2012 pg. 129
Publishers Weekly Best Books 11/05/2012 pg. 41
Kirkus Best Young-Adult Books 12/01/2012 pg. 82
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2013 pg. 12
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2013 - Superior,Well Above Average

About the Author
Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels, and, with Scott McCloud, the co-creator of The Cartoonists Club. Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier is based on an exhibition that was held at The Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goraina.com.