Raina Telgemeier: Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier

Schedule

Thu Nov 06 2025 at 07:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

The Madison Center for the Arts | Phoenix, AZ

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Spend an evening with Raina as she shares her artwork and tells stories about a range of topics.
About this Event

Spend an evening 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! Joined in conversation by author and illustrator LeUyen Pham.


ABOUT THE LIVE EVENT

  • Registration via Eventbrite is required.
  • All tickets are general admission and include one (1) presigned copy of Facing Feelings.
  • Books will be distributed at the venue on event night.
  • There will be no signing or personalization.
  • Raina will take a posed photo with attendees after the talk.
  • Need a special ADA accommodation? Email [email protected]


ABOUT THE BOOK

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 FacingFeelings 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 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.

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The Madison Center for the Arts, 5601 North 16th Street, Phoenix, United States

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