The Cartoonists Club: A Graphic Novel
About this book
Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn't know how to make them into a story. Howard loves to draw, but he struggles to come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda constantly draws in her sketchbook but keeps focusing on what she feels are mistakes, and Art simply loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They come together to form The Cartoonists Club, where kids can learn about making comics and use their creativity and imagination for their own storytelling adventures!
Reviews
Praise for The Cartoonists Club:
Five starred reviews
★ "A powerhouse team-up from two of comics' very best creators." -- School Library Journal, starred review
★ "By hewing closely to what made [Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud] luminaries to begin with, they have created something warmly comfortable in its presentation, quietly fascinating in its information, deeply accessible in its humanity, and excitingly perfect in its execution... A real showpiece of what happens when two masters find a way to combine their mastery." -- Booklist, starred review
★ “Telgemeier and McCloud simultaneously explore making new friends, overcoming self-doubt, and embracing a growth mindset to practice and improve… Highly imaginative and cleverly conceived.” Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "The cheerful saturated colors, clear paneling, and casual, easy-to-read lettering style all make for an accessible read, and expansive backmatter allows readers to connect the dots between that reading experience and each step of the graphic novel design process." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books, starred review
★ "Creative prompts, tips, instructions, and definitions feature throughout, delivered in a cheeky tone that seamlessly integrates heartfelt narrative with approachable how-to guides." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
Praise for Raina Telgemeier:
"Raina Telgemeier is the reigning queen of comics." -- The A.V. Club
Praise for Smile:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Winner
Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book
"Irresistible, funny, and touching." -- Kirkus Reviews
"One of the most widely loved kids' graphic novels in recent history." -- Booklist
"It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." -- The New York Times Book Review
Praise for Sisters:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
Will Eisner Comic Industry Award Winner
★ "A wonderfully charming tale of family and sisters that anyone can bond with." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Poignant and laugh-out-loud funny." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "Utterly relatable for anyone with siblings." -- School Library Journal, starred review
Praise for Guts:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
★ "The story both normalizes therapy and shows a child developing useful coping mechanisms for anxiety in a way that will reassure, even inspire, readers." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "A must." -- School Library Journal, starred review
"A compassionate and accessible look at one girl's struggles with anxiety." -- The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
Praise for Drama:
#1 New York Times Bestseller
An ALA Stonewall Honor Book
★ "Telgemeier is prodigiously talented at telling cheerful stories with realistic portrayals of middle-school characters." -- Booklist, starred review
★ "Pitch-perfect." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review
★ "Another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school." -- Publishers Weekly, starred review
★ "An entertaining and enlightening read." -- School Library Journal, starred review
Praise for Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud:
"Reading Understanding Comics blew my teenage mind, and gave me a toolbox full of ideas that I still use today." -- Raina Telgemeier
"McCloud's masterwork is not just an indispensable treatise on comics, it's also the best primer around on visual literacy and the mechanics of storytelling. A must-read for anyone interested in narrative of any kind." -- Alison Bechdel
