7/1/2023 0 Comments Smile bookTelgemeier grew up in San Francisco, California, where Smile takes place, and she later moved to New York City to pursue a degree in illustration. While Telgemeier’s graphic novel is written primarily for middle school readers, the story she tells and the themes she explores are also relevant to those seeking to support adolescents, as well as adults hoping to reflect on their relationship with their appearance. Through her exploration of adolescence, self-consciousness, romance, and the horrors of dental work, Telgemeier sends an uplifting message: that you can achieve confidence by focusing less on your appearance and more on your interests. This is all recounted in comic artist Raina Telgemeier’s book Smile, which explores her own middle school years in a graphic novel. Imagine that on top of all of this, a face-first tumble onto the pavement has lodged your two front teeth higher into your mouth, and you’ve found out you’ll need years of dental work to correct your wonky teeth. Think back to middle school: the mounds of homework, the humiliation and excitement of crushes, and waking up to find that your body looks different than it did the day before. Read on for a brief overview of the Smile book by Raina Telgemeier. The book sends an uplifting message to parents of adolescents, those who work with them, and those reflecting on their relationships with personal appearance. Looking for an overview of the Smile book by Raina Telgemeier? What is the book about? What are the book’s important events?Ĭomic artist Raina Telgemeier’s book Smile takes the reader through Telgemeier’s middle school years and dental struggles. Like this article? Sign up for a free trial here. Shortform has the world's best summaries and analyses of books you should be reading. This article is an excerpt from the Shortform book guide to "Smile" by Raina Telgemeier.
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