Below is a Vlog of my review for Smile by Raina Telgemeier. Smile is a graphic memoir and won the Will Eisner award for Best Teen Publication in 2011. The memoir follows Raina's trials as a youth undergoing extensive dental surgery on account of a terrible misfortune in Middle School. We follow her maturity through Junior High to High School, where she learns that best confidence one can have is to believe in oneself and surround oneself with people who respect and cherish you.
RATING: (4 out of 5)
Enjoyable and relatable, I find this text applicable to many youths' struggles with identity and acceptance. This text is clean, great pictures, no vulgarity or swearing; and this memoir identifies key honest struggles youth undergo growing up.
TO PARENTS:
This is a great non-fiction, and I have no fears or warnings about this text. This novel is appropriate for any middle school or high school student. It is a quick read and highlights empathy, self respect, and over coming common social conflicts. I enjoy that this novel portrays a positive family structure, one that is realistic and presents caring responsible parents. This is a great novel to give your young readers, and I hope they will enjoy Raina's story.
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