The events and relationships presented, based on the authors own experiences during the late 1980s and early 1990s, make an honest and compelling story. While racing home with her friends one day after girl scouts, raina trips and knocks out her front two teeth. I would just like to mention that this book is written in a comic book style. Smile is a wonderful kids book written by raina telgemeier. Smile is a highly relatable and engaging graphic novel. Pdf smile book by raina telgemeier free download 224 pages. Smile recounts the dental nightmares the author endured between the sixth and ninth grades.
Drama by raina telgemeier callie is a selfproclaimed theater geek but while she loves theater, she knows her place is creating the stage not performing on it. Raina telgemeier bio, facts, family life of cartoonist. I love the artwork and find that the comic book fomat makes the book much more interesting. She is also the creator of drama and ghosts, and is the adapter and illustrator of four babysitters club graphic novels. Created by nerdy book club view on nerdy book club share. Smile by raina telgemeier hardcover book the parent store. Raina telgemeier born may 26, 1977 is an american cartoonist whose works include the autobiographic webcomic smile a dental drama, which was published by scholastic presss graphix imprint as a fullcolor graphic novel in february 2010. When young raina trips and falls face first onto the pavement one night after a girl scout meeting. Dont let anyone treat you how you dont want to be treated. Smile by raina telgemeier overdrive rakuten overdrive. Order signed copies of rainas books via green apple books in san francisco, california merchandise. Gloden nicole characters sean samuel dad little sister little brother jamie and there are. Raina telgemeiers smile is an amusing graphic novel about rainas struggle with middle school problems, on top of getting braces. She is the creator of smile, a critically acclaimed graphic memoir based on her childhood, which was a new york times bestseller and winner of the will eisner award for best publication for teens, and received a.
And while she would totally try out for her middle schools production of moon over mississippi, she cant really sing. The story starts off when raina is 11years old, in the 6th grade and takes us on a four year journey. See more ideas about smile raina telgemeier, smile and book club books. This comicstyle book is suitable for kids from about age 8 depending on their reading level. Raina telgemeier grew up in san francisco, then moved to new york city, where she earned an illustration degree at the school of visual arts. And on top of all that, theres still more to deal with. The main characters of this sequential art, graphic novels story are raina telgemeier. But one night after girl scouts she trips and falls, severely injuring her two front teeth. Raina telgemeier books, author biography, and reading.
The first edition of the novel was published in july 12th 2009, and was written by raina telgemeier. Raina telgemeier books list of books by author raina. Smile by raina telgemeier scholastic books for kids. Smile smile is a comic book by raina telgemeier that is funny, sad, touching and very moving. She is also the creator of drama, which was named a stonewall honor book and was selected for yalsas top ten great graphic novels for teens. Smile by raina telgemeier meet your next favorite book. Please use all of the features of to learn the meaning, use, and spelling of the words. Smile is such a good book, it takes you on a journey through raina telgameirs life.
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. Raina, the main character, wants to be a normal sixth grader, but one night after girl scouts, she tripped and fell forcing one of her teeth to go. This is an autobiography of rainas life in middle school. Raina telgemeiers colorful and clean design makes this a highly appealing and accessible graphic novel memoir.
The following words can be found in the graphic novel smile by raina telgemeier. Sweet, relatable, and oh so dearing, smile tells the story of a teenage raina telegemier and her highs and lows of being forced to wear braces following a hard tumble, as. My 8 year old daughter and 10 year old son both read and loved it. Smile kindle edition by telgemeier, raina, telgemeier. Raina is an 11yearold girl who knocks her two front teeth out while racing with her friends. Some people say that its not appropriate for ages 812 because theres kissing and some girls that are mean and boyfriends, but i disagree. 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 onagain, offagain braces, surgery. But one night, after her girl scout meeting, she trips an falls. She is the main character of the book and the story tells the true story of all the many ups and downs she faces throughout middle school and in to high school. Telgemeier has created an utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of judy blumes work. I would recommend this book to ages 11, i loved it. Set in san francisco, usa, smile tells the true story of how, at age 11, the author raina telgemeir broke her two top teeth, resulting in numerous trips to the orthodontist and other. This leads to years of painful surgeries, braces, agonizing root canals and other oral atrocities. Smile, as well as the followup sisters and the fiction graphic novel drama have all been on the new york times best seller.
Parents need to know that the autobiographical graphic novel smile follows author raina telgemeier through her reallife experiences of having her teeth knocked out and the years of orthodontic work that follow during her early teen years. It is based on a true story of the authors life in middle school where she shares her experiences with similar events that middle school girls would go through. She is best known for her autobiographical webcomic smile as well as its followup sisters. Because the story is true although the names of the characters have been changed, not all of rainas dilemmas are solved in the. Raina telgemeier writes awesome stories for kids, so i decided to do this video for my school project. Smile the author of this book is raina telgemeier main characters raina mom nicole karin dr.
Check out this biography to know about her childhood, family life, achievements and fun facts about her. If she isnt working after school as part of the stage crew, you can find her at the bookstore visiting her favorite book of broadway stage photographs. What follows is a long and frustrating journey with onagain, offagain braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a. Raina telgemeier is an eminent cartoonist from usa. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up.