Guts
Guts cover
AuthorRaina Telgemeier
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
SeriesSmile
Release number
3
GenreAutobiography, Graphic novel, Nonfiction
PublisherScholastic
Publication date
September 10, 2019[1]
Pages224[2]
ISBN978-0545852500
Preceded bySisters 

Guts is a 2019 American graphic novel written and illustrated by Raina Telgemeier and colored by Braden Lamb.[3] The book received positive reviews from critics, who praised Telgemeier's normalization of mental health problems. The book also received two Eisner Awards.[4]

Background

As with the 2 other books in the Smile series, Guts is an autobiographical novel detailing events of Telgemeier's life. In an interview with Reading Rockets, Telgemeier explains that originally, she did not want to write about her stomach problems as she thought it would be too "gross" and "disgusting". However, she later realized that the more open she was, "the better".[5] Guts was written and illustrated in about 2 years.[6]

Reception

Guts received positive reception. Scott Stossel from The New York Times said "'Guts' is dedicated to 'anyone who feels afraid.' For anyone that includes, this book’s warmth, humanity and humor provides a balm more soul-soothing than any pill."[7] Karen Jensen from Teen Librarian Toolbox said "Far too many of our young people are wrestling with mental health issues and we need to do better for them. Guts is just one of the ways that we can help. And that’s the power of story."[8] Kirkus Reviews said: "With young readers diagnosed with anxiety in ever increasing numbers, this book offers a necessary mirror to many."[9]

Awards

Year Awards Category Result Recipient Notes
2020 Eisner Award Best Publication for Kids Won Guts [4]
2020 Eisner Award Best Writer/Artist Won Raina Telgemeier, Guts [4]
2020 Ringo Award Best Kids Comic or Graphic Novel Won Guts [10]

See also

References

  1. ^ Morrow, Emily. "Two new books on the way from Raina Telgemeier | On Our Minds". oomscholasticblog.com. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  2. ^ Telgemeier, Raina. "Guts". GoRaina!. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  3. ^ "BOOK: Guts / Raina Telgemeier ; with color by Braden Lamb". catalog.library.vanderbilt.edu. Retrieved 19 January 2022.
  4. ^ a b c "2010-Present". Comic-Con International: San Diego. 2 December 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2021.
  5. ^ "Raina Telgemeier: Guts — let's just talk about it". Reading Rockets. Youtube. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  6. ^ Marcotte, Alison (2019-09-03). "Newsmaker: Raina Telgemeier". American Libraries Magazine. American Library Association. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  7. ^ Stossel, Scott (17 September 2019). "More and More Children Are Feeling Anxious. This Graphic Novelist Is Trying to Help". The New York Times. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  8. ^ Jensen, Karen. "Book Review: Guts by Raina Telgemeier — @TLT16 Teen Librarian Toolbox". www.teenlibrariantoolbox.com. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  9. ^ "GUTS by Raina Telgemeier , Raina Telgemeier Kirkus Reviews". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved 27 January 2020.
  10. ^ "2020 Ringo Awards – Ringo Awards". Retrieved 21 May 2021.
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