Facing Feelings

A companion catalogue for a museum exhibit showcasing more than twenty years of Raina Telgemeier's work, including original artwork from Smile, Sisters, Guts, Drama, and Ghosts, an interview with Raina, and more!

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 graphic novels that are widely regarded as modern classics. Facing Feelings is a companion catalogue for the 2023 exhibition at The Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum. As a retrospective of Raina's career, the exhibit and catalogue explore the factors that shaped her into a legendary cartoonist, including the artists who influenced her work and style, and why her art resonates so strongly with readers of all ages. This catalogue includes original artwork spanning from Raina's childhood to her bestselling graphic novels, the captions displayed at the exhibit, and an interview.