Bookmarks Jr. Presents Raina Telgemeier | First Presbyterian Church
Cultural Experiences
Join Bookmarks in welcoming
Raina Telgemeier
to Winston-Salem for her newest graphic novel,
Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier
. The #1
New York Times
bestselling author of
Smile
,
Sisters
, and
Guts
will share her artwork and inspiration behind her stories.
Cece Bell
, author of
El Deafo
will join Raina in conversation.
Facing Feelings
is recommended for ages 8 + and Grades 3 +, but all Raina fans and aspiring artists are invited to join us!
Ticket options:
Ticket for One - $28 (plus taxes & fees) includes
admission for
one
+
one copy
of
Facing Feelings
Ticket for Two - $32 (plus taxes & fees) includes
admission for
two
+
one copy
of
Facing Feelings
Copies of
Facing Feelings
will come with a signed book plate. After the program, attendees can get a photo with Raina Telgemeier. Cece Bell will sign books and take photos with attendees after the talk.
About the Author
Raina Telgemeier is the #1
New York Times
bestselling, multiple Eisner Award–winning creator of
Smile
,
Sisters
, and
Guts
, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of
Drama
and
Ghosts
, the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels, and, with Scott McCloud, the co-creator of
The Cartoonists Club
.
Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier
is based on an exhibition that was held at The Ohio State University’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goraina.com.
About the Book
Spend an afternoon with Raina as she shares her artwork and tells stories about a range of topics spanning from her childhood to the creation of her graphic novels
Smile
,
Sisters
,
Guts
,
Drama
, and
Ghosts
!
Raina Telgemeier is the #1
New York Times
bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning cartoonist who has been at the forefront of today’s middle-grade graphic novel boom and has published several beloved books that are widely regarded as modern classics. The idea to create
Facing
Feelings
was born from an exhibition featuring Raina’s work that was shown at The Ohio State University’s Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. This book explores how Raina developed into a legendary cartoonist, looks at the artists who influenced her work, and considers why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages. Rare artwork, an interview, special commentary from Raina, and more are included!
About the Conversation Partner
Cece Bell
is the author-illustrator of the Geisel Honor Books
Chick and Brain: Smell My Foot!
and
Rabbit and Robot: The Sleepover,
as well as the Newbery Honor Book
El Deafo
. She is also the creator of the Sock Monkey picture books and
Chuck and Woodchuck.
Cece Bell learned to read with Dick and Jane, and now she hopes children will learn to read with Chick and Brain. She lives in Virginia with her family.
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