Cartoonist and author Raina Telgemeier will be in Portland this week to discuss comics and her newest book, “Drama.” Her graphic novel, “Smile,” won the Maine Student Book Award and the 2010 Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens.

WHEN & WHERE: 4 p.m. Thursday at Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square; 11 a.m. Saturday at Casablanca Comics, 151 Middle St.

HOW MUCH: Free

INFO: portlandlibrary.com; casablancacomics.com