Chekhov's Gun: Throughout the novel, Raina is told not to eat popcorn while she has her braces on. When her braces are finally removed and she thinks they look disgusting, guess how Dr. Dragoni tries to console her. Guts, released in 2019, about Telgemeier's stomach problems and her adventures in food, school, and changing friendships. [18]

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Raina's friend Melissa joins in on teasing her, but she does seem to genuinely like Raina, sympathizing with her after Raina's 8th grade class learns about her crush on Sean. This is probably why Raina and Melissa hang out together the most, and why Raina is only comfortable with telling her about her crush on Sammy. In her last scene in the book (the first day of high school), Melissa tells Raina to smile more often. Telgemeier studied illustration at New York's School of Visual Arts; [2] she graduated in 2002. [7] Career [ edit ] Bad Vibrations: Used with Raina's depiction of the 1989 Loma Preita earthquake, which took place during the events of the story. Deuben, Alex (February 12, 2010). "Raina Telgemeier Opens Up About "Smile" ". Comic Book Resources. Valnet, Inc . Retrieved January 19, 2021.UO professor receives Comic-Con Inkpot Award". College or Arts and Sciences, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR . Retrieved August 16, 2023. Braces of Orthodontic Overkill: Downplayed, if not averted. Raina's mouthgear is fairly realistic ( justified as this is an autobiographical work). Doesn't stop her "friends" from making fun of her anyways.

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In 2021, Salt & Straw partnered with Scholastic Inc. and made a line of Comics themed ice creams. [21] Telgemeier's ice cream flavor was called "Smile: Words & Pictures" which Salt & Straw said was "A pencil-inspired yellow and pink almond-infused sponge cake and Stracciatella “pencil shavings'' are strewn about a notebook paper-esque canvas, in this case trusty vanilla ice cream." [22] Hidden Depths: Raina loves comics and is an excellent artist. Her love for drawing is, in part, inspired by her watching The Little Mermaid (1989). Ghosts, released in 2016, about a girl who can see ghosts, and adventures in a new town during Day of the Dead. [7] [ bettersourceneeded]Club, Comic Book (October 19, 2023). "Raina Telgemeier Teases New Graphic Novel Online". Comic Book Club . Retrieved October 19, 2023. An Aesop: This book has several noteworthy morals; given that the story covers Raina's early life, it's also important that the book dropped this message so consistently to go alongside the story of her orthodontics: What creature does Raina say she looks like when she sees her teeth in the mirror after returning to the dentist? The artwork, while excellent overall, is less consistent compared to Sisters, with Raina's father changing appearance multiple times until Raina finally settled on a design she liked. This is most likely due to the book starting as a webcomic. Inelegant Blubbering: Raina's reaction to her orthodontist explaining they'll have to remove her two front teeth.

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Imagine Spot: Several times when Raina worries about what her braces/dental work will look like. Played with at the end, when she thinks her teeth look bad prior to her final cosmetic procedure, but none of her friends notice anything. Jerkass: Raina's friends. They subtly bully and tease her even after she tells them to stop, and pull down her skirt, then laugh when she starts to cry. School Library Journal “Raina…shares her ordeal with orthodontics, appearance, ridicule and pain with warmth, dignity and insightful humor. This book belongs in every school and on every family bookshelf. You don’t need to have had braces to appreciate the message in this graphic novel. I so enjoyed reading it, I couldn’t put it down.”Notable Children's Books | Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC)". www.ala.org. January 18, 2012 . Retrieved April 8, 2016. Bond, Amber Love. "Salt & Straw Partners With Scholastic Inc. To Feature Rad Readers Ice Cream Flavors". Forbes . Retrieved September 27, 2021.

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Nice Guy: Raina's crush in 7th Grade, Sammy. He's sweet and a bit shy, and doesn't judge Raina for her braces or acne. It's a shame she stands him up at the school dance. Sean, as well: Raina even remarks how he was always friendly to her. a b c d e "2010-Present". Comic-Con International: San Diego. December 2, 2012 . Retrieved April 8, 2016. According to the ALA, Drama was among the top ten most challenged book in libraries and schools in 2014, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019. Reasons given for challenges and bans have included having LGBTQIA+ content and characters, sexually explicit content, an "offensive political viewpoint", being "confusing", and for concerns that it goes against “family values/morals”. [42] Personal life [ edit ]

Autobiography: The first in Raina's Smile series, about the time she lost her two front teeth and the years-long aftermath. Great Graphic Novels for Teens | Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA)". www.ala.org. July 30, 2007 . Retrieved April 8, 2016.