Raina Telgemeier
Keynote Speaker: Award-Winning Graphic Novelist & Middle-Grade Literature Innovator; Author of "Smile," "Drama" & "Guts"; Five-Time Eisner Award Winner
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Raina Telgemeier Biography
Raina Telgemeier is a graphic novelist recognized for her contributions to middle-grade literature and comics. After earning a bachelor's degree in illustration from the School of Visual Arts in New York City, Telgemeier began her career drawing comics, distributing them through her website and at comic conventions. Her professional breakthrough occurred when she adapted Ann M. Martin's "The Baby-Sitters Club" series into graphic novels for Scholastic, establishing her presence in the graphic novel industry and influencing the development of middle-grade graphic memoirs.
Telgemeier's debut original graphic novel, "Smile," is based on her childhood experience with dental trauma and orthodontics. The book appeared on The New York Times Best Seller list for more than four years and received a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor and the Eisner Award for Best Publication for a Teen Audience. She followed with "Drama," a fictional story about middle school theater that earned an American Library Association Stonewall Honor, and "Sisters," a memoir that won the Eisner Award for Best Writer/Artist. Her graphic novel "Ghosts" received the Eisner Award for Best Publication for Kids, and her memoir "Guts," which addresses childhood anxiety and panic attacks, earned two additional Eisner Awards. Telgemeier has received a total of five Eisner Awards for her work in comics and graphic novels.
Telgemeier's books have sold more than 18 million copies, with all five of her original graphic novels reaching No. 1 on The New York Times Best Seller list. At one point, the top four books on the Times paperback graphic books list were "Drama," "Smile," "Sisters," and "Kristy's Great Idea." Her honors include a Stonewall Honor, a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, and recognition on numerous Best Of and Notable lists. Her work was featured in the "Facing Feelings: The Art of Raina Telgemeier" exhibition at Ohio State University's Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum, which was later published as an exhibition catalogue.
Telgemeier continues to explore the graphic novel format, co-creating "The Cartoonists Club" with Scott McCloud, a middle-grade story that combines narrative storytelling with instructional comics. She received the Anne V. Zarrow Award for Young Readers' Literature from the Tulsa City-County Library, reflecting her influence in children's and young adult literature. Telgemeier is known for her candid portrayals of anxiety, friendship, and the challenges of growing up, providing young readers with relatable stories in the graphic novel genre.
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Raina Telgemeier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Art & Design, Author and Children's Authors. The estimated speaking fee range to book Raina Telgemeier for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events Below $10,000. Raina Telgemeier generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Eric Litwin, Yuyi Morales and Laura Numeroff. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Raina Telgemeier for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Raina Telgemeier for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Raina Telgemeier, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Raina Telgemeier are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and Below $10,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Raina Telgemeier, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Raina Telgemeier speak about?
Raina Telgemeier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Art & Design, Author, Children's Authors, Storytelling, Family & Parenting, Fiction Authors and Bestselling Authors. -
Where does Raina Telgemeier travel from?
Raina Telgemeier generally travels from San Francisco, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Raina Telgemeier?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Raina Telgemeier for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Raina Telgemeier for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Raina Telgemeier or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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