Books like Guts by Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier shares a personal, true story in her graphic‑novel style. The narrative follows her as she wakes one night with a severe stomach ache that repeats despite typical remedies. Returning to school, she faces the everyday challenges of friendships and classmates, while her digestive symptoms persist. The book links her physical discomfort with rising anxiety about food, school, and changing relationships, illustrating how emotional stress can manifest in the body. Through humor and honesty, Raina learns to confront and overcome her fears, offering a relatable tale of growing up and managing stress.
First publish date: 2019
Genre: Comics & Graphic Novels/Graphic Memoir
Authors: Raina Telgemeier
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