The book Guts is a based on a true story of the author, Raina Telgemeier, when she was
5th grade. Raina was always a shy, self-conscious kid, but she also just wanted to fit in and be
normal. However, she is also having trouble with her anxiety, her friend problems, her fear of
throwing up, and stomach problems. In order to become more confident in herself and overcome
her anxiety and fear of stomach bugs, Raina must get the support from both her family and her
therapist to become more confident in herself and overcome both her anxiety and fears.
This book is perfect for any reader who wants to read a good story related to real life
situations that can occur any kid or teenager’s life. I have read a lot of the graphic novels by Raina
Telgemeier, and I especially enjoyed her autobiographies about the most important events that
occurred in her childhood. Guts has an amazing lesson for all readers who have any sort of fear,
and will remind you that you can overcome them.