Smile Age Rating: What Age Is It Right For?

Recommended Age:
10
+
Best for independent readers who enjoy personal, diary-style graphic novels with relatable middle school humor and emotional honesty.

About the Book

A girl navigates years of dental trauma, middle school social dynamics, and shifting friendships in this autobiographical graphic novel.

Content Ratings

❤️
Mild Romance
Brief early crushes and middle school social interest in boys, without physical content.
💡
Mild Themes
Themes of social anxiety, friendship instability, and self-image related to appearance and braces.
⚔️
No Violence
No violence.
Smile by Raina Telgemeier Book Cover
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Author:
Raina Telgemeier
Genre:
Graphic Novel / Comic
Published:
2010
Page Count:
224
Ages:
10
+

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