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How Raina Telgemeier’s books help kids handle ‘big feelings’

Season 2024 Episode 169 | 7m 25s

Graphic novelist Raina Telgemeier has been described as “like the Beatles for teenagers.” Her popular books depict feelings and emotions young people may not want to talk about with adults, like adolescent anxiety, loneliness and embarrassment. John Yang sits down with Telgemeier to discuss her work and her legions of fans.

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