My Life with Anxiety

Help your child understand anxiety with empathy and openness through this warm, illustrated story about a real girl living her fullest life!

My Life with Anxiety introduces readers to Skyler — a cheerleader, crafter, and real kid who also happens to have anxiety. Written for elementary-age children, this illustrated narrative nonfiction picture book follows Skyler as she shares her world honestly and openly, showing that she is so much more than her diagnosis. It's the perfect starting point for conversations about mental health, empathy, and what it means to be a kind friend.

• Real Stories, Real Kids: Skyler is a real person, and her experiences are genuine — giving young readers an authentic window into life with anxiety that fictional stories simply can't provide.
• Builds Empathy and Understanding: Includes practical tips for children on how to interact with someone who has anxiety, helping to foster compassion and friendship in classrooms and communities.
• Accessible for Every Reader: Colorful, realistic illustrations and a dyslexic-friendly font ensure this book is welcoming and readable for a wide range of learners.
• Empowering, Not Defining: Skyler's story is framed around her whole personality and interests, reinforcing the important message that a person is never defined by their disorder.

About the Author

Mari C. Schuh is an experienced children's author with a passion for creating accessible, informative nonfiction for young readers. She has worked across a wide range of topics, always with a focus on clarity, sensitivity, and age-appropriate storytelling. Illustrations for My Life with Anxiety were created by Ana Sebastián.

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