Welcome to the Bank Street Children's Book Committee's (CBC) Searchable Best Books List, a tool designed to help educators, families, librarians, and others access developmentally appropriate and engaging books for young readers (ages birth - 18).
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Your Brain Needs a Hug
written and illustrated by Rae Earl
Ages: 14+
Published: 2019
Publisher: Imprint/Macmillan
ISBN: 978-1-250-30785-9
Keywords: Suicidal thoughts, Anxiety, Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), Depression, Eating Disorders
The author's description of her mental illness forms the backdrop for this easy-to-read account of various emotional dysfunctions and advice on how to deal with these conditions.