![]() ![]() And, even though her parents are supportive, it seems like her teacher and her friends might not understand. The mean girl at school exasperates her fears, but she has plenty to worry about anyway–getting sick, having to vomit, maybe even pooping her pants! Everything seems to be out of her control and she doesn’t know how to cope. Guts focuses on Raina’s experiences in fifth grade as she seeks to fit in, but worries that she’s weird. Telgemeier’s ability to reenter her youth and speak to the small troubles that loom so large to children make Guts a powerful and moving read, a must-have on the shelves of libraries and classrooms. It combines bold, expressive drawings with a candid look at the author’s own childhood and her struggles to understand her anxiety and how it affects her body. ![]() ![]() ![]() Raina Telgemeier arguably lead the renaissance in children’s graphic novels and Guts demonstrates why. Guts is one of the most highly-anticipated books of 2019 and it does not disappoint. Does she have the guts to confront her fears? Meanwhile, school is stressing her out, she’s having trouble with mean girls, and she’s worried all the time that she’s going to get sick. Raina is having tummy trouble, but she doesn’t know why. ![]()
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