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Raina Telgemeier

Raina Telgemeier Reading Order

7 series · 39 books · Born 1977-05-26

Non-Fiction

Raina Telgemeier is a cartoonist and illustrator best known for her New York Times bestselling graphic novels including Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which blend humor with honest storytelling about growing up. Her hand-drawn comics tackle relatable challenges like friendship, family dynamics, and self-discovery, making her work beloved by middle-grade readers worldwide. Beyond her acclaimed standalone series, she has also revitalized The Baby-Sitters Club through illustrated adaptations and created the Explorer Academy series, establishing herself as one of the most influential graphic novelists of her generation.

Anthologies Series

Complete

5 books (2007–2013)

Start with Flight, Vol. 4, the first of 5 books in the Anthologies series.

Start this series with Flight, Vol. 4

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#Title
1
Cover of Flight, Vol. 4
Flight, Vol. 4
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Nursery Rhyme Comics: 50 Timeless Rhymes from 50 Celebrated Cartoonists
2011Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Mystery Boxes
The Mystery Boxes
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists
Fairy Tale Comics: Classic Tales Told by Extraordinary Cartoonists
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
The Lost Islands
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels Series

Ongoing

21 books (2006–2026)

Start with Kristy's Great Idea, the first of 20 books in the Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels series.

Start this series with Kristy's Great Idea

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#Title
1
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Kristy's Great Idea
2006Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
Cover of Claudia and Mean Janine
Claudia and Mean Janine
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of Mary Anne Saves the Day
Mary Anne Saves the Day
2007Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
4
Cover of Dawn and the Impossible Three(By: Gale Galligan)
Dawn and the Impossible Three(By: Gale Galligan)
2017Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
5
Kristy's Big Day(By: Gale Galligan)
2018Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
6
Boy-Crazy Stacey(By: Gale Galligan)
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
7
Cover of Logan Likes Mary Anne!(By: Gale Galligan)
Logan Likes Mary Anne!(By: Gale Galligan)
2020Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
8
Claudia and the New Girl(By: Gabriela Epstein)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
9
Kristy and the Snobs(By: Ann M. Martin)
2021Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
10
Cover of Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye(By: Gabriela Epstein)
Good-bye Stacey, Good-bye(By: Gabriela Epstein)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
11
Cover of Jessi's Secret Language(By: Ann M. Martin)
Jessi's Secret Language(By: Ann M. Martin)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
12
Cover of Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery(By: Cynthia Yuan Cheng)
Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery(By: Cynthia Yuan Cheng)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
13
Mary Anne's Bad Luck Mystery: A Graphic Novel(By: Cynthia Yuan Cheng)
2022Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
14
Cover of Claudia and the Bad Joke(By: Arley Nopra)
Claudia and the Bad Joke(By: Arley Nopra)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
15
Cover of Stacey's Mistake(By: Ellen T.Crenshaw)
Stacey's Mistake(By: Ellen T.Crenshaw)
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
16
Cover of The Truth About Stacey
The Truth About Stacey
2023Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
17
Cover of Kristy and the Walking Disaster(By: Ellen T. Crenshaw)
Kristy and the Walking Disaster(By: Ellen T. Crenshaw)
2024Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
18
Jessi Ramsey, Pet-sitter: A Graphic Novel(By: Ellen T. Crenshaw,Ann M Martin)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
19
Mallory and the Trouble with Twins(By: Arley Nopra)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
20
Cover of Dawn on the Coast(By: Ann M. Martin,Arley Nopra)
Dawn on the Coast(By: Ann M. Martin,Arley Nopra)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
21
Dawn on the Coast(By: Arley Nopra)
2026Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Explorer Series

Complete

3 books (2012–2014)

Start with The Mystery Boxes(With: Emily Carroll,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston) and read in order.

Start this series with The Mystery Boxes(With: Emily Carroll,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston)

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#Title
1
Cover of The Mystery Boxes(With: Emily Carroll,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston)
The Mystery Boxes(With: Emily Carroll,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston)
2012Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
The Lost Islands(With: Braden Lamb,Michel Gagné,Jake Parker,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Christina Garland,Jason Caffoe,EricKim,Selena Dizazzo,Katie Shanahan,Steven Shanahan)
2013Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Cover of The Hidden Doors(By: Douglas Holgate,Steve Hamaker,Faith Erin Hicks,Jen Wang,Kazu Kibuishi,Johane Matte,Jason Caffoe,Noreen Rana,Mary Cagle,Jen Breach)
The Hidden Doors(By: Douglas Holgate,Steve Hamaker,Faith Erin Hicks,Jen Wang,Kazu Kibuishi,Johane Matte,Jason Caffoe,Noreen Rana,Mary Cagle,Jen Breach)
2014Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Ghosts Series

Complete

1 book (2016–2016)

#Title
1
Cover of Ghosts

Graphic Novels Series

Ongoing

3 books (2009–2025)

Start with X-Men: Misfits and read in order.

Start this series with X-Men: Misfits

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#Title
1
X-Men: Misfits
2009Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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3
The Cartoonists Club(With: Scott McCloud)
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Non-Fiction Series

Ongoing

3 books (2019–2025)

Start with My Smile Diary and read in order.

Start this series with My Smile Diary

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#Title
1
Cover of My Smile Diary
My Smile Diary
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
2
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Share Your Smile
2019Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible
3
Facing Feelings: Inside the World of Raina Telgemeier
2025Buy 🇺🇸🎧 Audible

Smile Series

Complete

3 books (2009–2019)

Start with Smile and read in order.

Start this series with Smile

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#Title
1
Cover of Smile
2
Cover of Sisters
3
Cover of Guts

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Raina Telgemeier written?
Raina Telgemeier has written 39 books across 7 series. Their published works span from 2006 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Raina Telgemeier series?
Here are the first books in Raina Telgemeier's series: Anthologies: Flight, Vol. 4; Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels: Kristy's Great Idea; Explorer: The Mystery Boxes(With: Emily Carroll,Dave Roman,Kazu Kibuishi,Rad Sechrist,Jason Caffoe,Stuart Livingston); Graphic Novels: X-Men: Misfits; Non-Fiction: My Smile Diary.
What order should I read Raina Telgemeier's books?
We recommend reading Raina Telgemeier's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Raina Telgemeier still writing new books?
Yes, Raina Telgemeier has 3 ongoing series: Baby-Sitters Club Graphic Novels, Graphic Novels, Non-Fiction.

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