Raina shares her anxieties and fears in this funny and poignant graphic memoir, which is sure to comfort any reader who may be going through the same thing. Over time, Raina learned how to confront her fears and find ways to stay calm during overwhelming moments. Raina Telgemeier Collection Box Set (Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, Guts) Paperback. “When Raina was in fourth grade, she had a lot on her mind - school, trying not to vomit, and a million other things. It’s an accomplishment that renders the book a must-get for not only school librarians, but also clinicians who treat children.” -Washington Post review “…handled with a deft sensitivity in which young readers, perhaps facing similar fears, can find comfort. She has also written and illustrated the graphic novels Ghosts and Guts as well as four graphic novels adapted from The Baby-Sitters Club stories by Ann M. “Telgemeier brilliantly produces extremely accurate visual representations of stress and anxiety.” - Kirkus Reviews

“With disarming candor and in her now instantly recognizable panel artwork, Eisner Award–winner Telgemeier weaves a tangle of personal preadolescent traumas into another compelling graphic memoir.” - Publishers Weekly, starred review

VERDICT: A must.” - School Library Journal, starred review Especially important is a scene in which Raina’s therapist talks her through a grounding technique and deep breathing exercise, giving readers a coping technique that they can use. “Telgemeier’s art is incredibly expressive, and the green circles that surround Raina will have readers feeling nauseous along with her as her panic intensifies.

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