Lisa Von Drasek talked about author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier in this episode of Read This Book! from the University of Minnesota Libraries, hosted by Tim Johnson.

Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, and Sisters — all New York Times best-sellers. She will launch her latest graphic novel, Ghosts, at the University of Minnesota’s Cowles Auditorium on Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. The event is co-sponsored by the Red Balloon Bookshop.

Online Reservations

Note about the book signing: A separate reservation is required to ensure your spot in the book-signing line. If you wish to purchase a book and reserve your spot in line, complete the form at the Red Balloon Bookshop website.

Telgemeier’s graphic novels discussed by Von Drasek included:

• Smile by Raina Telgemeier
  • From Hennepin County Library
  • From Ramsey County Library
  • From Saint Paul Public Library
• Drama by Raina Telgemeier
  • From University of Minnesota Libraries
  • From Hennepin County Library
  • From Ramsey County Library
  • From Saint Paul Public Library
• The Baby-sitters Club (series) by Raina Telgemeier
  • From Hennepin County Library
  • From Ramsey County Library
  • From Saint Paul Public Library

About Lisa Von Drasek and Tim Johnson

Lisa Von Drasek is the Curator of the Children’s Literature Research Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries. Tim Johnson is Curator of Special Collections and Rare Books, and the Sherlock Holmes Collections at the University of Minnesota Libraries.

About Read This Book!

Read This Book! is a video podcast produced by the University of Minnesota Libraries. It is available on YouTube and iTunes.

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