Drame is the French edition of Raina Telgemeier’s full-colour graphic novel about middle school theatre, friendship, and everyday complications.
Callie is passionate about the stage and dreams of being part of her school’s musical. Since singing isn’t her strength, she joins the stage crew as set designer, determined to build a Broadway-worthy set on a tiny budget. Between learning basic carpentry, lagging ticket sales, and a backstage team that can’t always agree, the production is anything but simple.
On top of the technical challenges, Callie navigates onstage and offstage drama once the cast is chosen. Two charming brothers join the show, shifting friendships, sparking crushes, and making emotions run high as opening night approaches.
With expressive artwork and a diverse cast of characters, Drame offers a humorous, relatable look at early teen life: first romances, loyalty, creative problem-solving, and the excitement of putting on a show.
Ideal for readers who enjoy:
- Middle school stories about friendship and crushes
- Graphic novels centred on theatre and the arts
- Light, character-driven realistic fiction for preteens and young teens
