48 pages • 1 hour read
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Drama by Raina Telgemeier follows Callie Marin, a passionate seventh-grader on her school's stage crew, as she navigates friendship, crushes, and the ups and downs of middle school theater life while preparing for the school play, forming new bonds, and dealing with personal challenges. The comic touches on LGBTQ+ themes, including characters coming out and experiencing crushes.
Raina Telgemeier's Drama receives praise for its engaging storytelling and vibrant illustrations. Readers appreciate the relatable, diverse characters and the realistic portrayal of middle school challenges. However, some find the plot predictable and the romantic subplots too mature for younger readers. Overall, it captivates with authenticity and charm.
Readers aged 10-14 who enjoy relatable middle school stories, creative arts, and inclusive themes will love Drama by Raina Telgemeier. Fans of Telgemeier's Smile and Sisters, as well as admirers of Jeff Kinney’s Diary of a Wimpy Kid and Ann M. Martin’s The Baby-Sitters Club graphic novels, will find this book engaging and heartwarming.
Humor
Children's Literature
Realistic Fiction
LGBTQ