Books like Drama

A vibrant, backstage pass to the chaotic, crush-filled, and deeply earnest world of middle school theater. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Drama.

energetic
warm
chaotic
hopeful

01
Sisters
Raina Telgemeier
A funny, deeply relatable ride through the claustrophobic chaos of family road trips and the complicated bonds of sisterhood.
Shares:
- warm
- chaotic
- humorous
02
Guts
Raina Telgemeier
A warm, deeply relatable exploration of how our minds and bodies react to the overwhelming pressures of growing up.
Shares:
- warm
- earnest
- humorous
03
All's faire in middle school
Victoria Jamieson
A warm, visually engaging exploration of the awkward clash between a quirky, theatrical family life and the harsh realities of public middle school.
Shares:
- warm
- earnest
- humorous
- empathetic
04
Making friends
Kristen Gudsnuk
A chaotic, colorful, and deeply relatable magical romp through the awkward transitions of middle school.
Shares:
- energetic
- chaotic
- earnest
- humorous
05
On a sunbeam
Tillie Walden
A breathtakingly gorgeous, slow-burn journey through space that feels like a warm hug from a found family.
Shares:
- earnest
06
Friends with boys
Faith Erin Hicks
A tender, slightly spooky slice-of-life graphic novel about the terrifying leap from the safety of family into the chaotic world of high school.
Shares:
- earnest
07
Nat Enough
Maria Scrivan
An earnest and encouraging graphic novel about surviving a friendship breakup and discovering that you are already exactly who you need to be.
Shares:
- hopeful
- earnest
08
Real Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply validating, emotionally honest exploration of the roller coaster of childhood friendships and the quest to find where you truly belong.
Shares:
- hopeful
- earnest
09
All summer long
Hope Larson
A sun-warmed, gentle graphic novel about navigating the quiet stretches of summer when your best friend is away.
Shares:
- earnest
10
Best Friends
Shannon Hale
A deeply relatable, visually expressive journey through the emotional rollercoaster of middle school social politics.
Shares:
- hopeful
- earnest
11
Allergic
Megan Wagner Lloyd
A warm, deeply relatable exploration of childhood disappointment and the creative ways we find to belong.
Shares:
- warm
- hopeful
- earnest
- humorous
12
Becoming Brianna
Terri Libenson
An earnest, briskly paced graphic novel that captures the anxiety of a looming milestone and the messy, rewarding process of finding your true friends.
Shares:
- earnest

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