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Facing feelings : inside the world of Raina Telgemeier / Raina Telgemeier ; art exhibition curated by Anne Drozd ; foreword by Jenny E. Robb.

By: Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextPublisher: New York, N.Y. : Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, 2025Copyright date: ©2025Edition: First editionDescription: 227 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cmContent type:
  • text
  • still image
Media type:
  • unmediated
Carrier type:
  • volume
ISBN:
  • 9781338885484
  • 1338885480
Other title:
  • Inside the world of Raina Telgemeier
Uniform titles:
  • Works. Selections.
Subject(s): Genre/Form: DDC classification:
  • 741.5/973 23/eng/20251013
LOC classification:
  • NC975.5.T44544 A4 2025
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.
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.
List(s) this item appears in: New Young Adult Additions
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Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

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!

"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.

Includes bibliographical references (page 231).

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.

"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.

Ages 8+ Scholastic / Graphix.

Grades 3-6 Scholastic / Graphix.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

  • A Note from the Curator, Anne Drozd (1)
  • Foreword (3)
  • Introduction (5)
  • Emotion as Action: Raina Telgemeier and the Kids' Comics Revolution
  • Part 1 A Conversation With Raina (11)
  • Part 2 Growing Up (45)
  • Childhood (46)
  • Raina's Influences and Favorites (60)
  • Barefoot Gen and "Beginnings" (70)
  • Minicomics and Early Work (74)
  • Part 3 Facing Feelings (87)
  • Universal Expressions (88)
  • Complexity of Emotions (131)
  • Part 4 Books Behind The Scenes (141)
  • The Baby-sitters Club (2006-2008) (142)
  • Smile (2010) (150)
  • Sisters (2014) (182)
  • Guts (2019) (196)
  • Drama (2012) (214)
  • About the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum (229)
  • Acknowledgments (230)
  • Selected Bibliography (231)
  • About the Contributors (232)

Reviews provided by Syndetics

Kirkus Book Review

A deep dive into the life of an award-winning cartoonist. Drawing inspiration from an exhibit at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, the work opens with a note from the exhibit curator, Anne Drozd, a foreword from the museum's head curator, Jenny E. Robb, and an introduction by comics veteran Scott McCloud. This volume examines the life of the bestselling fan favorite author of middle-grade graphic novels, includingSmile (2010) andGuts (2019). The first section, "A Conversation With Raina," features a transcript of an in-depth interview between Telgemeier and Drozd. Drozd's questions are thoughtful and perceptive, and Telgemeier's answers are upbeat and inspiring, but oddly placed illustrations disrupt the flow. The next section, "Growing Up," revisits much of the same content. Although the illustrations buoy this segment, readers may be frustrated by the repetition. "Facing Feelings" explores Telgemeier's keen eye for capturing expressions, breaking down the steps with examples from her beloved books. The final section, "Books Behind the Scenes," offers analysis of and personal backstory for her oeuvre, bolstered by intriguing and comprehensive details (Telgemeier includes her actual dental records in her recounting ofSmile's history). Overall, the sections don't fully coalesce, but they do provide edifying insights. This book may be of interest to older readers who grew up with Telgemeier's work and are looking to begin their own artistic careers. A bit uneven, but die-hard fans will find much to enjoy. (bibliography)(Graphic nonfiction. 9-13) Copyright (c) Kirkus Reviews, used with permission.
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