by Janet Chan Raina Telgemeier does it again with her award-winning graphic novel, Smile. This autobiographical novel shares her experiences with a dental injury and dental treatments that span her middle school and early high school years. Raina’s journey starts with her crossbite and need for braces. Before she gets her braces on, an accidental fall results in damage to her two front teeth. This leads to her years long journey of dental surgery, retainers with false teeth, and headgear.  In one scene, a young Raina experiences anxiety while the dentist is explaining the procedure to her. Through the speech… Read More