Drama is filled with many ups and downs, but the protagonist, Callie, overcomes numerous challenges with heroism and the help of her friends. Through vibrant graphics and intricate plots, Raina Telgemeier encaptures all of this in her graphic novel, Drama. 'As in Smile, Telgemeier's graphic artist skills make this novel a pleasure to read and re-read of special note is her thoughtful use of the page turn-for surprise, for a pause, for emotional effect. Drama is an exciting, emotional, and unexpected series of events or set of circumstances. *'In this realistic and sympathetic story, feelings and thoughts leap off the page, revealing Telgemeier's keen eye for young teen life.' - Booklist, starred review

*'With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer.' - Kirkus, starred review Telgemeier's manga-infused art has some moments of heartache, but the generally cheerful and affirming story should be eagerly devoured by her many fans.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review That being said, Telgemeier’s target audience would. Narrated by an eleven year old protagonist, Drama is story about finding oneself, about loyalty between friends, and about discovering love. *'The author follows up her award-winning graphic novel Smile with another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school, sweetly capturing all the drama swirling around the school production. All praise to Raina Telgemeier who yet again wows her audience with a graphic novel perfectly depicting the horrifically wonderful time of adolescence. If this is what the youth of America are into, the kids are all right.' - The New York Times Book Review The better Telgemeier's books sell, the less hand-wringing to do over the next generation. While capable of boy craziness, they concentrate on friendship and creative fulfillment.

'Telgemeier draws up-by-their-book-bags characters who value hard work and seize a chance that has nothing to do with looks or even with love.

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