Smile

Raina Telgemeier’s Smile (2004–present) is a single-issue, autobiographical graphic novel that chronicles her own middle-school years following a traumatic dental injury. Published by Scholastic Graphix, this deeply personal story captures the awkwardness and resilience of adolescence with warmth and humor. Telgemeier, writing and illustrating the entire work, established herself as a defining voice in young-adult comics, making Smile a touchstone for readers navigating their own growing pains.