Sisters (graphic novel)
Sisters is an autobiographical graphic novel written by Raina Telgemeier as a follow-up to her earlier graphic memoir Smile. It details a long summer road trip taken from San Francisco to Colorado by her family and explores the relationship between Raina and her younger sister, Amara.
Sisters cover | |
| Author | Raina Telgemeier |
|---|---|
| Genre | Autobiography; graphic novel; nonfiction |
| Publisher | Scholastic/Graphix |
Publication date | September 2014 |
| Media type | Print (hardcover and paperback) |
| Pages | 197 |
| Awards | Eisner for Best Writer/Artist, 2015 |
| ISBN | 978-0-545-54066-7 |
| OCLC | 880900848 |
| 306.8753 | |
| LC Class | HQ759.96.T46 2014 |
| Preceded by | Smile |
| Followed by | Guts |
| Website | goraina |
Technical edit
Raina Telgemeier submitted a storyboard/thumbnail draft to her sister three years before the novel's publication, seeking Amara's permission to tell her side of their story. Amara provided insights on some of the vignettes and helped Raina develop a second draft.[1]
The panels were colored by Braden Lamb.[1]
Reception edit
The book received positive reviews. Maya Van Wagenen, reviewing for The New York Times described the story as "[one] we have all lived [...] uncomfortable yet transcendent" and added it was "a quick read as well as a fun one."[2] Kirkus Reviews called it "a winner," "laugh-out-loud funny [...] and quietly serious all at once";[3] later, Kirkus designated it one of the best books for children in 2014.[4] According to School Library Journal, "[r]eaders will be very satisfied".[5] Horn Book Magazine gave it a starred review in 2014.[6]
In 2015, Telgemeier won an Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist, citing Sisters.[7] It was also named to the Young Adult Library Services Association's 2015 shortlist of Great Graphic Novels for Teens,[8] and a 2015 Association for Library Service to Children Notable Children's Book for Middle Readers.[9]
As of 2017[update] the paperback version had spent 117 weeks on The New York Times Best Sellers list under the category "Paperback Graphic Books."[10]
References edit
- ^ a b Raina Telgemeier (4 September 2014). "Raina Telgemeier Shares the Secrets of "Sisters"" (Interview). Interviewed by Alex Dueben. CBR. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ Van Wagenen, Maya (22 August 2014). "On the Road: 'Sisters,' by Raina Telgemeier". The New York Times. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Sister by Raina Telgemeier". Kirkus Reviews. 14 May 2014. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Best Children's Books of 2014". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ Keller, Esther (21 August 2014). "Review: Sisters". Good Comics for Kids [blog]. School Library Journal. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ Sutton, Roger (6 October 2014). "Starred reviews, November/December 2014 Horn Book Magazine". The Horn Book. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Eisner Awards, 2010–present". Comic-Con International. 2011. Retrieved 2013-02-17.
- ^ "2015 Great Graphic Novels for Teens". Young Adult Library Services Association. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "2015 Notable Children's Books". Association for Library Service to Children, American Library Association. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Best Sellers - Paperback Graphic Books". The New York Times. 29 January 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
External links edit
- Alverson, Brigid (25 August 2014). "In 'Sisters,' Raina Telgemeier captures small details of family life". CBR. Retrieved 25 January 2018.