THE CARTOONISTS CLUB: A Graphic Novel, by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud, Graphix, April 1, 2025, Paperback, $14.99 (ages 8-12)
A group of kids who love to draw and create stories help each other hone their skills in The Cartoonists Club, a graphic novel by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud.
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! —Synopsis provided by Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud
The Cartoonists Club is a celebration of creativity. And it’s a book that creative kids will immediately be drawn to. My own kid picked up my copy and wouldn’t give it back.
There’s a lot of joy and self-expression in The Cartoonists Club. And the kids are great at helping each other work through emotions. The plot and images blend seamlessly, making this really fun.
An added bonus is extensive backmatter including a chat with Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud; a glossary of terms; more on the book’s characters; a list of comic jobs; and information on how the book was made.
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