Smile: A Graphic Novel by Raina Telgemeier

Smile: A Graphic Novel (original 2010; edition 2020)

by Raina Telgemeier (Author)

Series: Smile (1)

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Health & Fitness. Juvenile Nonfiction. Sociology. HTML:*Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times* bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!**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. 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.… (more)

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Title:	Smile: A Graphic Novel
Authors:	Raina Telgemeier (Author)
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The age range for this is probably 4-5th grade. This book is about a girl named Raina who trips and falls and her two front teeth falls out. The story follows her whole orthopedic journey as well as she navigates high school. I would use this book to help the 5th graders as they are about to enter middle school and will be navigating finding out who they are.

hbach24 | Dec 8, 2024 |

This book tells the story of Raina as she navigates middle and high school while dealing with the challenges of losing her two front teeth and the aftermath that follows. It’s an excellent choice for middle schoolers, as the themes are highly relatable for that age group. Additionally, it serves as a fantastic example of a graphic novel that can engage and resonate with readers, making it a great tool for sparking interest in reading. (

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mrogers23 | Dec 5, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: 3rd - 7th grade
Awards:
Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor (2010)
Eisner Award for Best Publication for Teens (2011)
Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (2012) (

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HaileeWilder | Dec 3, 2024 |

Independent Reading Level: (Grades 3-7)
Awards: Odyssey Award Honor (2011) (

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samrayne1017 | Nov 29, 2024 |

Smile is def my favorite of Telgemerier's books so far. I think the only one left for me to read is Drama...

Probably because I could relate to Smile more. I didnt have braces but I did lose a molar in middle school and needed a retainer. I didnt stick around crappy bully friends long but I also was so self concious and avoided dances. I can't even tell you if I ever liked myseld in High School I spent so much time trying to hide...

So yeah I liked Smile a lot. :) (

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Author name	Role	Type of author	Work?	Status
Raina Telgemeier	—	primary author	all editions	calculated
Falco, Phil	Designer	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Green, John	Designer	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Pelham, Cassandra	Editor	secondary author	all editions	confirmed
Yue, Stephanie	Illustrator	secondary author	all editions	confirmed

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Smile (1)

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Smile and Sisters by Raina Telgemeier

Smile, Sisters, and Guts by Raina Telgemeier

The Raina Telgemeier Collection (A Box Set) by Raina Telgemeier

▾Awards and Honors

Awards

Boston Globe–Horn Book Award (Honor – Nonfiction – 2010)

Eisner Award (Winner – Publication for Teens – 2011)

Garden State Teen Book Award (Winner – Nonfiction – 2013)

Golden Archer Award (Nominee – Intermediate – 2014)

Iowa Children's Choice Award (Winner – 2012)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Winner – Grades 3-5 – 2013)

Kids' Book Choice Awards (Finalist – 5th to 6th Grade Book of the Year – 2011)

Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award (Winner – 6th-8th Grade – 2013)

Maine Student Book Award (Winner – 2012)

Nevada Young Readers' Award (Winner – Intermediate – 2014)

Nēnē Award (Winner – 2016)

Oregon Reader's Choice Award (Winner – Middle School (Intermediate) Division – 2013)

Pacific Northwest Library Association Young Reader's Choice Award (Winner – Intermediate – 2013)

Pingprisen (Winner – Bedste børne/ungdomsserie – 2023)

Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award (Winner – 2013)

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Winner – 2012)

Vermont Golden Dome Book Award (Nominee)

Young Hoosier Book Award (Winner – Intermediate – 2014)

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Smile

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Smile

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San Francisco, California, USA

Important events

San Francisco Earthquake (1989)

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“Smile!!”

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▾Book descriptions

Health & Fitness. Juvenile Nonfiction. Sociology. HTML:Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling, Eisner Award-winning graphic memoir based on her childhood!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. 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.

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From sixth grade through tenth, Raina copes with a variety of dental problems that affect her appearance and how she feels about herself.

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