Scholastic’s Graphix announces the Cartoonists Club of bestselling comic book legends Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud

The Cartoonists Club appears on 1 April 2025

NEW YORK, 25 June 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Scholastic, the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, today announced the release of The Cartoonists Club — a unique graphic novel by #1 New York Times Bestselling authors Raina Telgemeier And Scott McCloudPublication on 1 April 2025In the USA, the worldwide rights were acquired by Cassandra Pelham Fulton And David Saylor in agreement with Judy Hansen by Hansen Literary Management.

In the dream team collaboration of award-winning creators Raina Telgemeier And Scott McCloud Charm, reliability and comic competence are trademarks of The Cartoonists Club combines compelling storytelling, instruction, and the enchanting art of comics to inspire a new generation of young cartoonists.

“The Cartoonists Club, At its core, it’s a story about friendship, so it’s only right that it was born out of the real-life friendship between two titans of the comics world. The result of this collaboration is a story that will be instantly familiar to readers of their previous work, yet is something completely original,” says Pelham Fulton, editorial director of Graphix.

“With more than 26 million books printed in 34 languages ​​and 639 weeks on the market New York Times bestseller list, Telgemeier’s legion of fans have been eagerly awaiting her next book since 2019. To pair her with the comic powerhouse, Scott McCloudthe man who literally wrote The book about comics is a match made in heaven. Fans will devour this dynamic collaboration written from both hearts,” adds Saylor, vice president and publisher of Graphix.

On putting the book together, Telgemeier comments, “When I talk to kids, they always ask me what advice I can give to aspiring cartoonists. I hope this book provides a good answer, or at least a good starting point! I’ve wanted a book like this to come out for a long time, and working with Scott is truly a dream come true. I’m so excited for younger readers to get Scott’s insight into how comics work, what makes them special, and how they create comics.” think about you!”

“Working with Raina at The Cartoonists Club was one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences I’ve had in all my decades of creating comics. She understands the power of comics in the lives of her readers like no other. I hope the love we feel for these kids and their journeys shines through on every page.“ McCloud enthused.

The Cartoonists Club has an announced first print run of 750,000 copies and is published by Pelham Fulton. The books will be sold nationwide on 1 April 2025.

About THE CARTOONISTS CLUB
Makayla is bursting with ideas but doesn’t know how to turn them into a story. Howard likes to draw but can’t come up with ideas and his dad thinks comics are a waste of time. Lynda is constantly drawing in her sketchbook but can’t help but focus on what she thinks are mistakes and Art just loves being creative and is excited to try something new. They start the Cartoonists Club together where kids can learn how to make comics and use their creativity and imagination on their own storytelling adventures! So if you need a little comic magic or have always wanted to tell your own story… Welcome to The Cartoonists Clubwhere friendship is a work of art!

About Graphix
Graphix, an imprint of Scholastic, is dedicated to publishing graphic novels developed by authors for pre-school, middle school, and young adult audiences. Graphix launched in 2005 with the publication of Jeff Smith’s acclaimed epic series BONE. Graphix titles have become bestsellers worldwide and continue to receive awards and critical acclaim, including multiple Eisner Award wins and nominations, a National Book Award longlist selection (Hello Little One), a Stonewall Book Award (theatre), A Boston Globe–Horn book Award Honor (Smile), a Edgar Allan Poe Nomination (The Lost Boy) and more than twenty-five New York Times Bestseller to date. The Dog Man series by Dav Pilkey, Raina Telgemeier’s Books, the Amulet series by Kazu Kibuishi, the Sunny books by Jennifer L. Holm And Matthew Holm, Twins from Thomas B. And Shannon Wright, Allergic from Megan Wagner-Lloyd And Michelle Mee Nutterthe Heartstopper series from Alice Osemanand the graphic novel adaptations of the series “The Baby-sitters Club” and “Wings of Fire”.

Around Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is No. 1 New York Times Most soldseveral Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, SistersAnd Offalall graphic memoirs from her childhood. She is also the creator of theatre And Ghostsand is the editor and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels. Facing your feelings: The art of Raina Telgemeier is an accompanying catalogue to an exhibition at The Ohio State University Billy Ireland Cartoon Library and Museum. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay AreaTo learn more, visit them online at goraina.com.

Around Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud is No. 1 New York Times Most sold Author of Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art; Making Comics: Narrative Secrets from Comics, Mangas and Graphic Novels; Zot!; And The sculptorHe regularly lectures on the power of visual communication, is the founder of the international 24-hour comic movement and was inducted into the will in 2021 Eisner Awards Hall of Fame. He lives with his family in Southern CaliforniaHis art and stories are available in more than 30 languages ​​and online at www.scottmccloud.com

THE CLUB OF CARTOONISTS
from Raina Telgemeier And Scott McCloud
Graphix | Ages 8–12 | On Sale 1 April 2025
Paperback | ISBN 9781338777215 | 12,99 €

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