Recommended Readings:
Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the story of a middle school boy who faces the ups and downs of adolescence. The story is written as a graphic cartoon and is written from the perspective of a middle schooler. This story is very humorous and engaging. It relates to Smile by Raina Telgemeier because it is about the challenges of middle school and the difficulties of growing up. It also touches on the topic of bullying which is a theme in Smile.
Diary of a Wimpy Kid is the story of a middle school boy who faces the ups and downs of adolescence. The story is written as a graphic cartoon and is written from the perspective of a middle schooler. This story is very humorous and engaging. It relates to Smile by Raina Telgemeier because it is about the challenges of middle school and the difficulties of growing up. It also touches on the topic of bullying which is a theme in Smile.
Lies My Mother Never Told Me by Kaylie Jones
This is the true story of Kaylie. Her father dies from heart failure due to years of drinking and her mother is very critical. This story touches on personal evolution, family secrets, and the journey of a young girl trying to find herself. This story is very emotional but touches on many hard topics that young girls face. This story relates to Smile because it is a memoir and tells the true story of a young girl.
This is the true story of Kaylie. Her father dies from heart failure due to years of drinking and her mother is very critical. This story touches on personal evolution, family secrets, and the journey of a young girl trying to find herself. This story is very emotional but touches on many hard topics that young girls face. This story relates to Smile because it is a memoir and tells the true story of a young girl.
The New Girl by Nancy Krulik
This entertaining drama is the story of a rivalry between friends in middle school. Jenny and Addie make a bet to see who can raise the most money for a school fundraiser. The loser must wear their pajamas to school! Things get a little crazy when a stylish new girl comes to school. This book relates to Smile because it is written from the perspective of a middle school girl. It also discusses trials of middle school and is very entertaining.
This entertaining drama is the story of a rivalry between friends in middle school. Jenny and Addie make a bet to see who can raise the most money for a school fundraiser. The loser must wear their pajamas to school! Things get a little crazy when a stylish new girl comes to school. This book relates to Smile because it is written from the perspective of a middle school girl. It also discusses trials of middle school and is very entertaining.