Guts

Guts / Raina Telgemeier

After a bout with the stomach flu, Raina becomes overly concerned about catching it again and develops a fear of vomiting. This spirals into anxiety over everything – school, food, friends – and Raina starts missing too much school due to her stomach issues and panic attacks. She starts seeing a therapist to help deal with her anxiety and to try to get at the root of her stomach troubles. This graphic novel is the third in theĀ Smile series, for ages 8-12.