Monday, January 31, 2011

Smile!

 Smile (Telgemeier, Raina; Graphix, 2010; 213 p. ISBN 9780545132060)
This is a memoir—told in a graphic novel—of a 12-year-old girl who requires extensive orthodontic work after a bad fall results in damaging and losing her front teeth.  The orthodontic trials are difficult enough, but for them to be happening during a time of such insecurity and focus on appearances is especially difficult.  Readers see the author grow and evolve as her teeth heal; this book is especially great for any braces/retainer/headgear-wearing young people.

Check out a trailer for the book here.

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