The Magic of Raina Telgemeier Watch Party

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Program Type:

In-Person Program

Age Group:

Child, Teens
Registration for this event will be open from November 12, 2024 @ 9:30am to December 10, 2024 @ 7:00pm.
Allowed Grades: 2nd Grade to 12th Grade

Program Description

Teens and older elementary-school-aged children are invited to join us for an in-person watch party featuring your favorite graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier! A light snack will be provided while we tune in to a 7pm conversation about Raina Telgemeier's books. Arrive at 6:30pm to begin the night with a discussion and a craft activity.

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the bestselling graphic novels SmileDramaSistersGhosts, and Guts. She also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin’s Baby-Sitters Club series, and has contributed short stories to many anthologies. Raina’s accolades include six Eisner Awards, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and many Best-of and Notables lists.

During the registration window for this program, registration can be completed online below, by calling 309.590.6168, or by visiting the Help Desk on the library's second floor and registering in person. 

This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Questions about this program can be emailed to Cora at reference@bloomingtonlibrary.org.