Smile

Raina Telgemeier's #1 New York Times bestselling graphic memoir, Smile, chronicles her real-life experiences from sixth grade through high school. After a traumatic accident severely injures her front teeth, Raina embarks on a long and often embarrassing journey involving extensive dental work, including braces, headgear, and surgery. Beyond the physical challenges, the book delves into the emotional landscape of adolescence, addressing themes of self-consciousness, changing friendships, social dynamics, and first crushes. It's a poignant yet humorous story of resilience and finding one's identity amidst the awkwardness of growing up, making it highly relatable for middle schoolers navigating similar challenges.

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.