About This Book
Dramacon, Volume 1, introduces Christie Leroux, a seventeen-year-old amateur manga writer attending her first anime convention with her artist boyfriend. Over the course of three conventions spanning several years, Christie experiences the thrill of first love with a mysterious cosplayer, the challenges of creative collaboration, and the complexities of friendship. The series also touches on difficult themes like an attempted assault and body image issues, handled with sensitivity within the narrative. It's a coming-of-age story perfect for teens interested in anime, manga, and realistic relationship drama.
For use in schools and libraries only. Set at an anime convention, follows the romantic adventures of seventeen-year-old amateur writer Christie Leroux over the course of several years.
Concepts
Love & FamilyFriendship & LoyaltySelf-Confidence & IdentityResilience & PerseveranceCreativity & ImaginationCuriosity & WonderEmpathy & KindnessAnger & FrustrationFear & BraveryLoneliness & BelongingJustice & FairnessForgiveness & RedemptionMaking FriendsFirst DayGrowing UpBeing DifferentPeer PressureFriendship & SocialFamily & Siblings
Violence
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mental_health_themes
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Discussion Prompts
1
How does Christie's relationship with Derek change throughout the story?
2
What challenges do Christie and Bethany face as aspiring manga artists?
3
How does Matt's missing eye affect his interactions with others and his self-confidence?
4
What does this book teach us about consent and healthy relationships?
5
How do the characters support each other through difficult times?
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