The author of the book was one of several people who criticized the decision to remove it. We’re all people and it doesn’t change who we are and if we’re bad or not.” “Everybody can love who they want to love and it doesn’t really matter. When asked what some kids who might not be exposed to same-sex relationships like her might think, she said “it’s perfectly normal.” “I have two moms who are also gay … so I find it really amazing that it was included in the book.” “You don’t see that in too many books,” she told CBC Kids News. Kenney Vendelinde, 11, has read the book Drama many times. She’s read the book many times, and loves it. Kenney Vandelinde, 11, is from Ottawa and is in grade 6. 'It is not a book we really need younger kids reading without guidance,” said Robert Long of the Ottawa Catholic School Board. The school board said it wasn’t appropriate for elementary school kids, specifically the same-sex relationship. (Raina Telgemeier)ĬBC News learned the school board was taking the books out of libraries and putting them in schools with older kids.

The graphic novel Drama was taken out of elementary schools and was only available in middle and high schools. The story explores friendships and crushes. The novel, by American author and illustrator Raina Telgemeier, tells the story of Callie, a middle school student who is part of the theatre production at her school. The Ottawa Catholic school board has changed its mind about whether the book should be available in elementary school librariesĪ graphic novel for kids called Drama is causing a buzz in some Ottawa schools.įor a while, the novel was available in the libraries of elementary schools in the English Catholic School Board.

Drama graphic novel