Reviews
Praise for SMILE "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work. . . . Irresistible, funny and touching–a must read for all teenage girls." --KIRKUS REVIEWS "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." --THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, Praise for SMILE "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work. . . . Irresistible, funny and touching--a must read for all teenage girls." --KIRKUS REVIEWS "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." --THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, * "Another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review* "With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer. Brava!" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review* "Telgemeier is prodigiously talented at telling cheerful stories with realistic portrayals of middle-school characters." -- Booklist , starred review* "The full-color cartoon-style illustrations are graceful, assured, and, along with the twists and turns of the plot, guarantee an entertaining and enlightening read." -- School Library Journal , starred review, Praise for Drama A New York Times bestseller "Telgemeier draws up-by-their-book-bags characters who value hard work and seize a chance that has nothing to do with looks or even with love. While capable of boy craziness, they concentrate on friendship and creative fulfillment. The better Telgemeier's books sell, the less hand-wringing to do over the next generation. If this is what the youth of America are into, the kids are all right." - The New York Times Book Review *"The author follows up her award-winning graphic novel Smile with another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school, sweetly capturing all the drama swirling around the school production...Telgemeier's manga-infused art has some moments of heartache, but the generally cheerful and affirming story should be eagerly devoured by her many fans." - Publishers Weekly , starred review *"With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer." - Kirkus , starred review *"In this realistic and sympathetic story, feelings and thoughts leap off the page, revealing Telgemeier's keen eye for young teen life." - Booklist , starred review "As in Smile , Telgemeier's graphic artist skills make this novel a pleasure to read and re-read; of special note is her thoughtful use of the page turn-for surprise, for a pause, for emotional effect." - Horn Book Praise for Smile A New York Times bestseller 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Publication for Teens 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, Nonfiction New York Times "Editors' Choice" "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." - The New York Times Book Review "[T]he real focus of Smile is Telgemeier's search for identity, a universal experience with which readers will readily identify." - Washington Post "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work.... Irresistible, funny and touching-a must read for all teenage girls." - Kirkus Reviews "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." - Publishers Weekly, Praise for Smile A New York Times bestseller 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Publication for Teens 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, Nonfiction New York Times "Editors' Choice" "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work.... Irresistible, funny and touching-a must read for all teenage girls." - Kirkus Reviews "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." - Publishers Weekly "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." - The New York Times Book Review "Teens struggling with issues of appearance and identity-especially if they wear braces-may take comfort in the thought that one day they'll learn, as Raina does, to feel good about themselves, inside and out." - Christian Science Monitor "This memoir follows one girl's discovery of her own artistic gifts, and what true friendship is really like. Touching, funny, and a super fast read." - Discovery Girls "[T]he real focus of Smile is Telgemeier's search for identity, a universal experience with which readers will readily identify." - Washington Post, * "Another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer. Brava!" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Telgemeier is prodigiously talented at telling cheerful stories with realistic portrayals of middle-school characters." -- Booklist , starred review * "The full-color cartoon-style illustrations are graceful, assured, and, along with the twists and turns of the plot, guarantee an entertaining and enlightening read." -- School Library Journal , starred review , Praise for SMILE "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work. . . . Irresistible, funny and touching–a must read for all teenage girls." --KIRKUS REVIEWS "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." --THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEWew, Praise for Drama "Telgemeier draws up-by-their-book-bags characters who value hard work and seize a chance that has nothing to do with looks or even with love. While capable of boy craziness, they concentrate on friendship and creative fulfillment. The better Telgemeier's books sell, the less hand-wringing to do over the next generation. If this is what the youth of America are into, the kids are all right." - The New York Times Book Review *"The author follows up her award-winning graphic novel Smile with another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school, sweetly capturing all the drama swirling around the school production...Telgemeier's manga-infused art has some moments of heartache, but the generally cheerful and affirming story should be eagerly devoured by her many fans." - Publishers Weekly , starred review *"With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer." - Kirkus , starred review *"In this realistic and sympathetic story, feelings and thoughts leap off the page, revealing Telgemeier's keen eye for young teen life." - Booklist , starred review "As in Smile , Telgemeier's graphic artist skills make this novel a pleasure to read and re-read; of special note is her thoughtful use of the page turn-for surprise, for a pause, for emotional effect." - Horn Book Praise for Smile A New York Times bestseller 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Publication for Teens 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, Nonfiction New York Times "Editors' Choice" "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." - The New York Times Book Review "[T]he real focus of Smile is Telgemeier's search for identity, a universal experience with which readers will readily identify." - Washington Post "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work.... Irresistible, funny and touching-a must read for all teenage girls." - Kirkus Reviews "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." - Publishers Weekly, Praise for SMILE "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work. . . . Irresistible, funny and touchinga must read for all teenage girls." --KIRKUS REVIEWS "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." --PUBLISHERS WEEKLY "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." --THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW, Praise for Drama *"The author follows up her award-winning graphic novel Smile with another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school, sweetly capturing all the drama swirling around the school production...Telgemeier's manga-infused art has some moments of heartache, but the generally cheerful and affirming story should be eagerly devoured by her many fans." - Publishers Weekly *"With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer." - Kirkus , starred review *"In this realistic and sympathetic story, feelings and thoughts leap off the page, revealing Telgemeier's keen eye for young teen life." - Booklist , starred review "As in Smile , Telgemeier's graphic artist skills make this novel a pleasure to read and re-read; of special note is her thoughtful use of the page turn-for surprise, for a pause, for emotional effect." - Horn Book Praise for Smile A New York Times bestseller 2011 Will Eisner Comic Industry Award for Best Publication for Teens 2010 Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor, Nonfiction New York Times "Editors' Choice" "It hits home partly because there is nothing else out there like it." - The New York Times Book Review "[T]he real focus of Smile is Telgemeier's search for identity, a universal experience with which readers will readily identify." - Washington Post "An utterly charming graphic memoir of tooth trauma, first crushes and fickle friends, sweetly reminiscent of Judy Blume's work.... Irresistible, funny and touching-a must read for all teenage girls." - Kirkus Reviews "A charming addition to the body of young adult literature that focuses on the trials and tribulations of the slightly nerdy girl." - Publishers Weekly, * "Another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review * "With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer. Brava!" -- Kirkus Reviews , starred review * "Telgemeier is prodigiously talented at telling cheerful stories with realistic portrayals of middle-school characters." -- Booklist , starred review * "The full-color cartoon-style illustrations are graceful, assured, and, along with the twists and turns of the plot, guarantee an entertaining and enlightening read." -- School Library Journal , starred review, Praise for Drama A New York Times bestseller "Telgemeier draws up-by-their-book-bags characters who value hard work and seize a chance that has nothing to do with looks or even with love. While capable of boy craziness, they concentrate on friendship and creative fulfillment. The better Telgemeier's books sell, the less hand-wringing to do over the next generation. If this is what the youth of America are into, the kids are all right." -- The New York Times Book Review *"The author follows up her award-winning graphic novel Smile with another dead-on look at the confusing world of middle school, sweetly capturing all the drama swirling around the school production...Telgemeier's manga-infused art has some moments of heartache, but the generally cheerful and affirming story should be eagerly devoured by her many fans." -- Publishers Weekly , starred review *"With the clear, stylish art, the strongly appealing characters and just the right pinch of drama, this book will undoubtedly make readers stand up and cheer." -- Kirkus , starred review *"In this realistic and sympathetic story, feelings and thoughts leap off the page, revealing Telgemeier's keen eye for young teen life." -- Booklist , starred review "As in Smile , Telgemeier's graphic artist skills make this novel a pleasure to read and re-read; of special note is her thoughtful use of the page turn--for surprise, for a pause, for emotional effect." -- Horn Book
