Drama: A Graphic Novel
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From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile , Sisters , and Guts ! 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! Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a funny and charming exploration of friendship, crushes, and all-around drama! Read more
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Drama explores friendship, theater production, identity, attraction, and the messy uncertainties of middle-school social life. Raina Telgemeier’s expressive illustrations make rehearsals, backstage tensions, and shifting relationships easy to follow, while the ensemble cast reflects a range of personalities and experiences. The book is most suitable for older middle-grade readers who can engage thoughtfully with romantic feelings and LGBTQ+ representation. Its strengths include lively visual storytelling and an empathetic refusal to reduce characters to stereotypes. Some plot turns feel compressed, and the number of relationships can make emotional developments seem faster than fully convincing.
