Similarly, in the graphic novel, Guts, young Raina Telgemeier’s personal struggles, primarily due to her stomach issues, becomes a source of anxiety.

As a 5’9” freshman girl, being taller than most of the boys damaged my self-esteem. As the story progresses, Guts proves to be a charming story about growing up and facing your fears.įor Readers: Why Should You Pick up Guts?Īs a kid, I was never the “right” height, especially when high school hit, right alongside puberty.

After getting a stomach bug, she begins to struggle with a sensitive stomach, anxiety, panic attacks, and a mean girl in school. Based on a true story and geared towards an adolescent audience, Guts features Raina Telgemeier as she starts the fifth grade. Praise for Guts:* 'The story both normalizes therapy and shows a child developing useful coping mechanisms for anxiety in a way that will reassure, even inspire, readers.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review* 'A must.' - School Library Journal, starred review Praise for Smile: #1 New York Times Bestseller Will Eisner Comic Industry Award WinnerBoston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book'Irresistible, funny, and touching.' - Kirkus Reviews'One of the most widely loved kids' graphic novels in recent history.' - Booklist 'It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it.' - The New York Times Book Review Praise for Sisters:#1 New York Times BestsellerWill Eisner Comic Industry Award Winner * 'A wonderfully charming tale of family and sisters that anyone can bond with.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* 'Poignant and laugh-out-loud funny.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review* 'Utterly relatable for anyone with siblings.' - School Library Journal, starred review Praise for Drama:#1 New York Times BestsellerAn ALA Stonewall Honor Book* 'Telgemeier is prodigiously talented at telling cheerful stories with realistic portrayals of middle-school characters.' - Booklist, starred review* 'Pitch-perfect.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review * 'Another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school.' - Publishers Weekly, starred review* 'An entertaining and enlightening read.' - School Library Journal, starred review Praise for Ghosts:#1 New York Times Bestseller * 'Telgemeier has her finger on the pulse of middle-grade readers, and this might be her best yet.' - Booklist, starred review* 'Superior visual storytelling.' - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* 'Telgemeier nudges readers toward the edge of their comfort zone, but she never leaves them alone there.Guts, Raina Telgemeier’s highly anticipated graphic novel and companion to Smile and Sisters, was recently released on September 17 th.

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