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Raina Telgemeier

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the #1 New York Times bestselling graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, as well as Share Your Smile and My Smile Diary. She has also adapted and illustrated four graphic novel versions of Ann M. Martin's Baby-Sitters Club series and contributed short stories to many anthologies. Raina's accolades include three Eisner Awards, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, a Stonewall Honor, and many best-of and notable lists. She lives and works in San Francisco, California.

Videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference are now available

We’re pleased to share videos from the 2024 First-Year Experience® Conference. Whether you weren’t able to join us at the conference or would simply like to hear the talks again, please take a moment to view the clips below.   Penguin Random House Author Breakfast Monday, February 19th, 7:15 – 8:45 am PST This event

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