Drama

* "Another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school." -- "Publishers Weekly," 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. Brava!" -- "Kirkus Reviews," starred review * "Telgemeier is prodigiously talented at telling cheerful stories with realistic portrayals of middle-school characters." -- "Booklist," starred review * "The full-color cartoon-style illustrations are graceful, assured, and, along with the twists and turns of the plot, guarantee an entertaining and enlightening read." -- "School Library Journal," starred review " "Callie has ambitious plans for her school's production of "Moon Over Mississippi." She has more to contend with than the logistics of building a working stage cannon, though, including the tension between stage crew and actors and her confusion about her new friend, Jesse. Does he like her, or is he gay like his twin brother? Telgemeier deftly portrays the ambiguity of sexual identity in the middle-school years in a story that simultaneously appeals to that audience. Callie is a strong character, confident in her ability as an artist and warm and friendly to her peers. She and her fellow students grin frequently, to the point of seeming unrealistically well adjusted. More often, however, Telgemeier is just showing the best side of teens. "Keep it professional," the stage crew head tells the group, and they do. The full-color cartoon-style illustrations are graceful, assured, and, along with the twists and turns of the plot, guarantee an entertaining and enlightening read." "- Lisa Goldstein, Brooklyn Public Library, NY, Starred review" Praise for SMILE "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work. . . . Irresistible, funny and touching-a must read for all teenage girls." --KIRKUS REVIEWS "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." --THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW Praise for SMILE"An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work. . . . Irresistible, funny and touching-a must read for all teenage girls." --KIRKUS REVIEWS"A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY"It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." --THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW