Living with Anxiety
October 2023

Picture Books
Nonfiction, Fiction & Graphic Novels
The Opposite of Worry: The Playful Parenting Approach to Childhood Anxieties and Fears
by Lawrence J. Cohen

A book for parents about childhood anxiety.
All about Anxiety
by Carrie Lewis

Anxiety. It's an emotion that rears its head almost every day, from the normal worries and concerns that most of us experience, to outright fear when something scary happens, to the anxiety disorders that many kids live with daily. But what causes anxiety? And what can we do about it? All About Anxiety tackles these questions from every possible angle. Readers will learn what's going on in their brain and central nervous system when they feel anxious. They'll learn about the evolutionary reasons for fear and anxiety and that anxiety isn't always a bad thing--except for when it is! Most importantly, kids will discover new strategies to manage their anxiety so they can live and thrive with anxiety.
The Best at It
by Maulik Pancholy

Advised by his grandfather to find and master his purpose in life, an Indian American youth living in a small Indiana town struggles with anxiety and identifying his purpose while dodging a bully and learning about his sexual identity.
 
Kiki Kallira Breaks a Kingdom
by Sangu Mandanna

Drawn into the mystical world she created, Kiki Kallira must battle against her fear and anxiety to save two worlds—the real and imagined—from the wrath of an ancient deity bent on total destruction.
Put Your Worries Away
by Gill Hasson

All children worry sometimes, and they often need help learning how to deal with anxiety. In this encouraging picture book, readers learn ways to help themselves when they feel anxious, nervous, or fearful. Strategies for how to calm down and cope with worries are clearly explained, from breathing exercises and playing with friends to seeking help from an adult.
Qué hacer cuando las noticias te asustan: Guía para niños para entender las noticias actuales
by Jacqueline B. Toner

Este libro puede apoyar y guiar los esfuerzos para que las noticias aterradoras parezcan un poco más manejables para los jóvenes.
Tackles children's feelings of anxiety around current events and what is portrayed in the news. Scary news is an inevitable part of life.
Spotlight on Coding Club!
by Michelle Schusterman

Published in partnership with the Girls Who Code organization, a latest series entry finds Erin hiding the truth about her debilitating anxiety while she and her coding club friends diligently work on an awesome program for an upcoming talent show.
Superpowered: Transform Anxiety into Courage, Confidence, and Resilience
by Renee Jain

An anti-anxiety toolkit of easy-to-understand methods for recognizing anxious behaviors and identifying the causes of worried thinking.
The Worry (Less) Book: Feel Strong, Find Calm, and Tame Your Anxiety!
by Rachel Brian

Expertly vetted and playfully presented with comic illustrations, a young person's guide to anxiety management shares reassurance about how everyone gets worried sometimes and what to do when too much anxiety gets in the way.
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