• Smile (Smile #1)

Smile
(Smile #1)

Publication Date
February 01, 2010
Genre / Grade Band
Non-fiction /  4th − 5th
Language
English
Format
Graphic Novel
Smile (Smile #1)

Description

Raina just wants to be a normal sixth grader. But one night after Girl Scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth, and what follows is a long and frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth attached. And on top of all that, there's still more to deal with: a major earthquake, boy confusion, and friends who turn out to be not so friendly.

This coming-of-age true story is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been in middle school, and especially those who have ever had a bit of their own dental drama.

Publication date
February 01, 2010
Genre
Non-fiction
ISBN-13
9780545132053
Lexile Measure
410
Guided Reading Level
T
Publisher
Graphix
Series
Smile
BISAC categories
JNF024020 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
JNF053000 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Social Topics | General
JNF062010 - Juvenile Nonfiction | Comics & Graphic Novels | Biography
Library of Congress categories
Beauty, Personal
Comic books, strips, etc
Self-esteem
Dental care
Orthodontic appliances
Youth

None

Irresistible, funny and touching.

Publishers Weekly

A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl. Telgemeier's autobiographical tale follows her from sixth grade, when her two front teeth are knocked out during a fluke accident, through high school, when, her teeth repaired, she bids good-bye to her childhood dentist. Like heroines stretching from Madeleine L'Engle's Vicky Austin through Judy Blume's Margaret to Mariko and Jillian Tamaki's Skim, Raina must navigate the confusing world of adolescence while keeping her sense of self intact. Many of her experiences are familiar, from unrequited crushes to betrayals by friends to embarrassing fashion choices. The dramatic story of her teeth, however, adds a fresh twist, as does her family's experience during the San Francisco earthquake in 1989. Although the ending is slightly pedantic, Telgemeier thoughtfully depicts her simultaneous feelings of exasperation and love toward her parents, as well as her joy at developing her artistic talentshe's deft at illustrating her characters' emotions in a dynamic, playful style. This book should appeal to tweens looking for a story that reflects their fears and experiences and gives them hope that things get easier. Ages 9-13. (Feb.)

Copyright 2009 Publishers Weekly, LLC Used with permission

School Library Journal

When she was in sixth grade, Telgemeier tripped while running and lost her two front teeth. In the years that followed, she went through a torturous series of dental surgeries and repairs, the trauma of which was mirrored by the social struggles she experienced during her adolescence. A minor complaint is that there is no mention of when all of this took place, and readers may be puzzled by seeming anachronisms such as old-school Nintendo games. Telgemeier's full-color artwork is confident and light, and her storytelling is appropriately paced. This straightforward and entertaining autobiographical comic is sure to please. - Douglas P. Davey, Halton Hills Public Library, Ontario, Canada

Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission

this book is amazing

its good

love this book

I read it at school and i now want it at home you rock

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING

This is the best book EVERRRRRRRRRRR!

Smile

it was a girl that she did not like her braces .But she gets used to it.And gets new friends.

Smile

I really like this book because it shows all the details. The details are really realistic and funny. I like this book cause it happened in real life and they put it in a book

Smile

Smile was a book about a middle schooler who was facing many challenges like braces and traumatic experiences which a lot of people could relate to because everyone had a hard time in their life. Even with all these challenges she became stronger and better from her past.

smile

it was a great book. I loved how many things she did in the book. It was so good.

Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is the #1 New York Times bestselling, multiple Eisner Award-winning creator of Smile, Sisters, and Guts, which are all graphic memoirs based on her childhood. She is also the creator of Drama and Ghosts, and is the adapter and illustrator of the first four Baby-sitters Club graphic novels. Raina lives in the San Francisco Bay Area. To learn more, visit her online at goraina.com.
Maine Student Book Award
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Winner 2012 - 2012
Boston Globe-Horn Book Awards
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Honor Book 2010 - 2010
Cybils
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Finalist 2010 - 2010
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
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Winner 2012 - 2012
Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens
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Recommended 2011 - 2011
Iowa Children's Choice (ICCA) Award
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Delaware Diamonds Award
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Garden State Teen Book Award
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Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award
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Winner 2013 - 2013
Young Reader's Choice Award
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Kentucky Bluegrass Award
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Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Book Award
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Nevada Young Readers' Award
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Golden Archer Award
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Nominee 2014 - 2014
Young Hoosier Book Award
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Winner 2014 - 2014
Nene Award
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Nominee 2016 - 2016
Will Eisner Comic Industry Award
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Winner 2011 - 2011
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