Smiles to Go

Smiles to Go was published by the HarperCollins imprint Joanna Cotler^[1] on April 29, 2008.^[2] It was intended for middle-grade readers.^[1][3][4] Spinelli promoted the book by visiting Manchester Elementary and Middle School in Manchester, Vermont in May, 2008,^[5] and doing a reading at the Philadelphia Book Festival on May 18, 2008.^[6] An audiobook read by Conor Donovan was released the same year.^[7]

Smiles to Go received positive reviews from critics,^[8] who praised its voice,^[3][9] humor,^{[1][10][9][11]} and characterization,^{[1][10][3][9]} and emotional resonance,^{[1][3][12][13]} though some found the plot^[10][4] or themes heavy-handed.^[3]