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#1 New York Times bestselling cartoonists RainaTelgemeier and Scott McCloud team up for a one-of-a-kind friendshipstory about creativity and self-expression. Welcome to theclub!Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how tomake them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he strugglesto come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a wasteof time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook butkeeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply lovesbeing creative and is excited to try something new.They come together to form The Cartoonists Club,where kids can learn about making comics and use theircreativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures! A full colour graphic novel to inspire a new generation of youngcartoonists!Bursting with creativity, self-expression and imagination, itblends narrative, how-to and comics magicFrom the author and illustrator of the critically-acclaimed graphicnovel memoir, Smile, Raina Telgemeier and award-winningcartoonists Scott McCloud

A box set of Raina Telgemeier's five bestselling, award-winninggraphic novels about family, friendship, and the highsand lows of growing up!SmileThe true story of how Raina severely injured her two front teethwhen she was in the sixth grade, and the dental drama that followed!DramaCallie is the set designer for her middle school's spring musical,and is determined to create a set worthy of Broadway. Both onstageAND offstage drama ensues!SistersRaina can't wait to be a big sister. Amara is cute, but she'salso cranky and mostly prefers to play by herself. Their relationshipdoesn't improve much over the years... can they figure out howto get along?GhostsCatrina and her family move to a new town because her sister,Maya, is sick. When they learn there are ghosts there, Maya wantsto meet one, and Cat must put aside her fears for Maya's sake --and her own.GutsRaina has tummy trouble, and it seems to coincide with her worriesabout food, school, family, and changing friendships. A thoughtful,charming, and funny true story about growing up and gatheringthe courage to face - and eventually conquer - fear. The bestselling graphic novels now available as a set!A compassionate and accessible collection of books exploringgirls anxietyFilled with bright illustrations on each page, and lots of twistsand turns this is sure to be an entertaining read for all!

A true story from Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling,multiple award-winning author of Smile, Sisters, Drama,and Ghosts!Raina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom hasone, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returnsto school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends,not-friends, and classmates who think the school year isjust one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina'stummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with herworries about food, school, and changing friendships. What's goingon?Raina Telgemeier once again brings us a thoughtful, charming,and funny true story about growing up and gathering the courageto face - and conquer - her fears.

Three laugh-out-loud graphic novels fromthe New York Times Bestselling author Raina Telgemeier SmileRaina just wanted to be a normal girl, but one night after Girl Scoutsshe trips and falls severely injuring her two front teeth.What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-againbraces, surgery, embarrassing headgear and even a retainerwith fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's stillmore to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion and friendswho turn out to not be so friendly.SistersRaina can't wait to be a big sister. But once Amara is born, thingsaren't quite how she expected them to be. Amara is cute, butshe's also a cranky, grouchy baby, and mostly prefers to play byherself. Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years,but when a baby brother enters the picture and later, somethingdoesn't seem right between their parents, they realize they mustfigure out how to get along. They are sisters, after all.Raina usesher signature humor and charm in both present-day narrative andperfectly placed flashbacks to tell the story of her relationshipwith her sister, which unfolds during the course of a road tripfrom their home in San Francisco to a family reunion in Colorado.GutsRaina wakes up one night with a terrible upset stomach. Her mom hasone, too, so it's probably just a bug. Raina eventually returnsto school, where she's dealing with the usual highs and lows: friends,not-friends, and classmates who think the school year isjust one long gross-out session. It soon becomes clear that Raina'stummy trouble isn't going away... and it coincides with her worriesabout food, school, and changing friendships. What's goingon?Raina Telgemeier brings us three thoughtful, charming, and funnytrue stories about growing up and gathering the courage to face,and conquer, her fears.Full colour illustrations bring the stories to life

The companion to Raina Telgemeier's bestselling graphicmemoir, SMILE.Raina can't wait to be a big sister, but once Amara is born sherealizes things won't be quite what she had expected...or hoped.Despite Amara's cuteness, she is a cranky, grouchy baby and mostlyprefers to play by herself.Their relationship doesn't improve much over the years but whena baby brother enters the picture and their parents' relationshipstarts to struggle, they realize they must figure out how to getalong.They are sisters, after all. From the New York Times bestselling author of SMILEand DRAMA, comes a new full-colour graphic novel about thebiggest challenge of all, SISTERS!Raina has been building an incredible fan base travelling toevents all over the globe.Raina's graphic novels have been nominated for all the majorUS awards and have received starred reviews from Booklistand Kirkus.The full-colour graphic novel is perfect for readers who loveDork Diaries but are ready for something more challenging.

Raina Telgemeier, the author of the award-winning SMILE,brings us her next full-colour graphic novel . . . DRAMA! Callie loves theatre. And while she would totally try out for her middle school's productionof Moon Over Mississippi, she's a terrible singer.Instead she's the set designer for the stage crew, and this yearshe's determined to create a set worthy of Broadway on a middle-schoolbudget.But how can she, when she doesn't know much about carpentry, ticketsales are down, and the crew members are having trouble workingtogether? Not to mention the onstage AND offstage drama thatoccurs once the actors are chosen, and when two cute brothers enterthe picture, things get even crazier! Following the success of SMILE, Raina Telgemeier brings us anothergraphic novel featuring a diverse set of characters that humorouslyexplores friendship, crushes, and all-around drama!Check out Raina's other graphic novels - SISTERS & GUTS

From Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling,multiple Eisner Award-winning author of Smile, Drama,and Sisters! Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of NorthernCalifornia because her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn'thappy about leaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, butMaya has cystic fibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty airthat blows in from the sea. As the girls explore their new home,a neighbour lets them in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahíade la Luna. Maya is determined to meet one, but Cat wantsnothing to do with them. As the time of year when ghosts reunitewith their loved ones approaches, Cat must figure out how to putaside her fears for her sister's sake -- and her own.Raina Telgemeier has masterfully created a moving andinsightful story about the power of family and friendship, and howit gives us the courage to do what we never thought possible.

A graphic novel adapted and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier, theor of Smile!Kristy, Mary Anne, Claudia, and Stacey are best friends and foundingmembers of The Baby-sitters Club. Whatever comes up -- crankytoddlers, huge dogs, scary neighbors, prank calls -- you can counton them to save the day. Baby-sitting isn't always easy, and neitheris dealing with strict parents, new families, fashion emergencies,and mysterious secrets. But no matter what, the BSC havewhat they need most: friendship.

Raina just wanted to be a normal girl, but one night after Girl Scoutsshe trips and falls severely injuring her two front teeth.What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-againbraces, surgery, embarrassing headgear and even a retainerwith fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's stillmore to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion and friendswho turn out to not be so friendly.

From award-winning graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier comes a newstory about family, friendship and hope.Catrina and her family are moving to the coast of Northern Californiabecause her little sister, Maya, is sick. Cat isn't happy aboutleaving her friends for Bahía de la Luna, but Maya has cysticfibrosis and will benefit from the cool, salty air that blows infrom the sea. As the girls explore their new home, a neighbor letsthem in on a secret: There are ghosts in Bahía de la Luna. Mayais determined to meet one, but Cat wants nothing to do with them.As the time of year when ghosts reunite with their loved onesapproaches, Cat must figure out how to put aside her fears for hersister's sake - and her own. . .

Get ready to journal and learn to tell your own storywith Raina Telgemeier, the #1 New York Times bestselling creatorof Smile, Sisters, Drama, Ghosts and Guts- and now the Baby-sitter's Club graphic novels!Calling all fans of Raina Telgemeier! Have you ever thought about telling your own story, whether itbe true or imagined?Are you interested in writing, drawing, or both? If the answers are yes, this fun, colorful, and interactive journalis for you!With guidance from Raina herself, brainstorm ideas, make lists,paste in personal photos, and use your imagination like never beforeto create your own stories. For additional inspiration, behind-the-scenesinfo from Raina's own comics-making adventures isfeatured inside.BONUS: A special sneak peek of Guts is included in thisbook!  PRAISE FOR SHARE YOUR SMILE"An encouraging and compassionate guide for budding comics creators."- Publishers Weekly"Honest andencouraging, this will get young storytellers started - and perhapsleave them wishing for more." - Kirkus Reviews

From Raina Telgemeier, Eisner award-winning author ofGhosts, Drama and Sisters!Raina just wanted to be a normal girl, but one night after GirlScouts she trips and falls severely injuring her two front teeth.What follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again,off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear and even a retainerwith fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's stillmore to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion and friendswho turn out to not be so friendly. A great coming-of-age graphic novelPerfect for fans of Ghosts, Dramaand SistersBeautifully illustrated in Raina Telgemeier's intimate and accessiblestyle

Spend an afternoon with Raina as she shares her artwork and tellsstories about a range of topics spanning from her childhood to thecreation of her graphic novels Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, andGhosts!Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple EisnerAward-winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today'smiddle-grade graphic novel boom and has published severalbeloved books that are widely regarded as modern classics. The ideato create FacingFeelings was born from an exhibition featuringRaina's work that was shown at The Ohio State University's BillyIreland Cartoon Library & Museum. This book explores how Raina developedinto a legendary cartoonist, looks at the artists who influencedher work, and considers why her art resonates so stronglywith readers of all ages. Rare artwork, an interview, special commentaryfrom Raina, and more are included!