Raina Telgemeier, cartoonist. SMILE, SISTERS, DRAMA, GHOSTS, BSC GRAPHIX 1-4, GUTS; all published by @graphixbooks. She/her.

Joined February 2008
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Recommendations time! Here are some graphic novels I suggest for younger readers (7 , but please evaluate each reader individually). I tried to focus on realistic stories and characters, even when the settings tip toward the fantastical.
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That’s right! I’ve signed with @AUAgency for presentations and speaking events! 😊 I’m adding a limited number of school visits back into my yearly calendar, so please hit them up with inquiries. International too! Yay!! authorsunbound.com/raina-tel…
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What a fun time this was!
12 Nov 2022
Another great Strip Panel Naked with @HassanOE at @ThoughtBubbleUK A must-see panel every year! πŸ™‚
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Well, before Twitter sails off into the great unknown, I’ll take the opportunity to invite you to my events at @ThoughtBubbleUK this weekend! One panel and one signing each, Saturday and Sunday.
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Well, before Twitter sails off into the great unknown, I’ll take the opportunity to invite you to my events at @ThoughtBubbleUK this weekend! One panel and one signing each, Saturday and Sunday.
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Last time I was in the UK was 2007, for UK Web & Minicomix Thing. πŸ₯Ή
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9 Nov 2022
BREAKING: Florida will send the first Gen Z representative to Congress. We're excited to work with @MaxwellFrostFL to build a more progressive future for young voters! x.com/AP_Politics/status/159…

BREAKING: Democrat Maxwell Frost wins election to U.S. House in Florida's 10th Congressional District. #APracecall at 7:30 p.m. EST. apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-…
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For everyone in 2006 who immediately asked me if I was going to do this next.
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I drew this lil art while I was wrapping up MARY ANNE'S BAD LUCK MYSTERY πŸŽƒ happy almost halloween! pre-orders are now available for the book~
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My newest graphic novel, My Aunt is a Monster is coming out TOMORROW!! (Tuesday) It's been a blast making this - I hope the whimsy, joy and fun inspires kids and adults to take on adventures in life!! reimenayee.com/my-aunt-is-a-…
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23 Oct 2022
PLEASE DONT GET COMFORTABLE W THE STATUS QUO PLEASE DONT GET DISTRACTED BY CURRENT EVENTS THE MIDTERM ELECTIONS ARE HERE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE VOTE THE SUPREME COURT DEPENDS ON IT REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH DEPENDS ON IT VETERANS RIGHTS DEPEND ON IT LGBTQIA RIGHTS DEPEND ON IT
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Here’s Trung with a little masterclass on the semiotics of comics.
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Prunella and the Cursed Skull Ring, my newest kids fantasy graphic novel is out now! Cute meets macabre in this Ghibli-like fairytale about finding your people, even if they aren’t the same as you :)
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TODAY!!!!!
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17 Oct 2022
"If a child has to be an activist, we have already failed that child." - John Oliver, in his 10/16/22 feature on rights for trans kids. πŸ’—πŸ€πŸ’™πŸ€
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Gale Galligan (@robochai) is the creator of several NY Times bestselling Baby-sitters Club graphic novel adaptations. They are also the creator of Freestyle, an original graphic novel that they both wrote and illustrated. @MicheleKiricha1 interviewed Gale bit.ly/3My30Ar
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Teachers and librarians, this looks awesome! #teachingcomics
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Have you all pre-ordered your copy???
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It’s four stars now, BTW. :)
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