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Raina Telgemeier
Author & Illustrator Profile

Raina Telgemeier

2 Books
Raina Telgemeier is a bestselling American cartoonist and graphic novelist, renowned for her award-winning autobiographical works like Smile and Sisters. She also brought The Baby-Sitters Club to a new generation by adapting the classic novels into a highly popular graphic format. Her relatable storytelling and expressive art style have made her a prominent, defining figure in modern children's literature.

Books in "Smile"

Raina has always wanted a little sister, but the reality of having one is not exactly what she pictured. When Amara is born, she turns out to be a cranky baby who prefers to play all by herself. As the years go by, their relationship only gets more complicated. Everything comes to a head during a massive family road trip from San Francisco all the way to a reunion in Colorado. Stuck in a van together, Raina and Amara are forced to face each other and their endless bickering. With a baby brother now in the mix and their parents acting strange, the two girls start to realize that they might actually need each other. You will join Raina on this funny, frustrating, and incredibly real journey as she discovers what it truly means to be a family.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 208 Pages
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Waking up in the middle of the night with a terrible stomach ache is the worst, but for Raina, the terrible feeling refuses to go away. At first, she thinks it is just a normal bug because her mom was sick too. But as she goes back to school, her tummy troubles stick around, making everything feel overwhelming. On top of her physical discomfort, Raina is trying to manage the daily chaos of the classroom, where friends are suddenly acting strange and gross out conversations are everywhere. Soon, she realizes that her stomach pains might actually be connected to her hidden worries about food, school, and fitting in. You will step directly into Raina's shoes as she learns to understand her own anxiety and gathers the courage to face the inner fears that are turning her world upside down.
6-8 Years 9-12 Years 224 Pages
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