EXCLUSIVE Smile Comic from Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier Smile Exclusive
Do I have something for you! Raina Telgemeier, author and illustrator of the new graphic novel Smile, drew a new comic just for Ink Splot 26 readers!
Smile is the true story of how Raina tripped and fell, severely injuring her two front teeth in sixth grade. What follows is a frustrating journey with on-again, off-again braces, surgery, embarrassing headgear, and even a retainer with fake teeth to fix it! But, life doesn't stop in the meantime. . . Raina still has to deal with middle school, a major earthquake, friend drama, and boys. Read the full review here.
There is one thing Raina left out of the book. . . Novocaine. But, now you can see that right here in Raina Telgemeier's exclusive comic strip:
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UPDATE: Also see Raina Telgemeier's newest book, Drama.
—Carly H., STACKS Staffer
Copyright 2010 Raina Telgemeier
Smile is one of my favorite books and I love that comic strip! THANK YOU RAINA TELEGMEIER!!!
Comment #51 | Posted by: chloe on March 12, 2010 at 09:25 PM
i LUV this book! i just got it at my school bookfair and it was totally worth it! this comic is really clever and funny but sorry,can't relate,but i might be getting braces soon!:)
Comment #52 | Posted by: zoe zoe on March 13, 2010 at 10:25 AM
I love your book! Volunteers for the fcat have been reading it and they love it too! Your book is awesome and when I saw these daily comics I clicked on it right away! Is there anyway to see past comics? Bye.
Comment #53 | Posted by: gigglelaugh on March 13, 2010 at 07:51 PM
LOL, I loved that book!
Cool part, too bad it wasnt added in. : )
Comment #54 | Posted by: Rockergirl98 on March 13, 2010 at 10:16 PM
That's so funny! And true!
Comment #55 | Posted by: percyandharry on March 14, 2010 at 12:38 PM
I so want that book now it looks so good
Comment #56 | Posted by: Alexis on March 14, 2010 at 07:47 PM
it's pretty good so far. i'm gonna read the rest later. see ya, pals! <3 ya!
Comment #57 | Posted by: Franchesca on March 15, 2010 at 05:15 PM
i love your book! i think think you should write a second one about yourself! by the way that thing up there is so funny!
Comment #58 | Posted by: misty on March 15, 2010 at 06:24 PM
the comic looks really good. like a really mature comic books that can be translated into a real life novel!
i have to check this book out. i mean
i have to check this novel out.
Comment #59 | Posted by: Jenna on March 15, 2010 at 06:26 PM
i didnt know that you, the author, checks these comments. i feel like im talking to a big time celeb. but i am! that novel looks a-m-a ZING! those commics look really good. i hope i have a chance to read the comic!
CANT WAIT!
Comment #60 | Posted by: Jenna on March 15, 2010 at 06:28 PM
haha she is funny but i want to know how much it is where do i good
Comment #61 | Posted by: katherine on March 18, 2010 at 05:10 PM
haha that is funny
Comment #62 | Posted by: katherine on March 18, 2010 at 05:10 PM
OMG.this seems like a book i can really relate to cause in february i got 2 teeth taken out and got braces all in the same day. when i left the office, my lips felt HUGE! now i'm starting to get used to the braces. i'm glad they only have to stay on for 1yr and 2mths!!
Comment #63 | Posted by: Raylac27 on March 18, 2010 at 10:56 PM
I LOVE THIS BOOK. I just got at our school bookfair.:)
Comment #64 | Posted by: alexa on March 19, 2010 at 10:22 AM
I am getting that book from my book order and I am so excited to get it.
Comment #65 | Posted by: Maddie on March 19, 2010 at 04:42 PM
OMG I am a huge smile fan and being a kid with a dental problem I totally can relate- THANK YOU MISS TELGEMIER!
Comment #66 | Posted by: purple-owl on March 19, 2010 at 05:40 PM
Sooooo true. I love those books!
Comment #67 | Posted by: sammyt on March 20, 2010 at 09:48 PM
That was a cool comic strip! Already i'm excited to get the book! Mabye they should make a movie about this book! I think that would be awsome!
Comment #68 | Posted by: lilfox on March 21, 2010 at 12:45 PM
i SO want to read this book!
Comment #69 | Posted by: abi loves pie / eligirl on March 21, 2010 at 12:46 PM
Ha ha ha! Funny!
Comment #70 | Posted by: Anna on March 21, 2010 at 04:32 PM
i loved that book i couldnt stop reading it it just kept getting better and better.:D
Comment #71 | Posted by: tala on March 22, 2010 at 09:42 PM
very funny! ha ha ha ha
Comment #72 | Posted by: glitterygirl on March 22, 2010 at 10:04 PM
I fell and messed up y teeth 2 and plus i have braces 2 so this book could relate 2 me..
Comment #73 | Posted by: Angel :) Baby on April 20, 2010 at 09:23 AM
Wow! That is really weird. What if somebody in real life's lip became like that?!?!
Comment #74 | Posted by: Allie on April 28, 2010 at 09:48 PM
I read this book it's AWESOME!! is there a 2nd 1 out yet!! I L-O-V-E Raina Telgemeier!! She's awesome also!!
Comment #75 | Posted by: peaceaddic123 on May 10, 2010 at 07:38 PM