Drama

Raina Telgemeier’s Drama, published by Scholastic in 2012, is a standalone graphic novel that follows middle-schooler Callie through the chaotic world of her school’s stage production. Telgemeier, who both writes and illustrates, brings her signature warmth and humor to a story about friendship, first crushes, and the messy, rewarding process of putting on a show. As a defining work of the modern graphic novel boom for young readers, it remains beloved for its honest, relatable portrayal of early adolescence.