Books
Below is a list of books which have been written or contributed to by Natasha and are currently available.
Babushka
It's the year 2000. Bored of her parochial life in a claustrophobic Welsh village, 17 year old Cerys goes to stay with her glamorous Aunt Wyn in West London. But Cerys’ London is not glossy or cool or sophisticated, despite what Adept, her favourite magazine, has told her. It's lonely and overwhelming and confusing. Until, that is, she meets him...
The prequel to Toxic, this is a coming-of-age novel that will appeal to the teens of today and the those who were teens at the turn of the century.
LOVEREADING UK STAR READ AND BOOK OF THE MONTH
Clicks
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This guide will help you to:
See and evaluate all sides of an argument
Spot fake news
Explain your take persuasively
Use the internet to campaign for a fairer world
Get the most out of your online role models
Show allyship to marginalised groups
Toxic
The debut novel by Natasha Devon
Llewella has straight-A grades, a lead in the school play, a prefect badge, a successful blog and a comfortable life. Despite this, she feels like a brown, chubby square peg at a school full of thin, white girls. She's never had a best friend. Could the new student at sixth form - glamorous, streetwise Aretha - be the one?
Llewella and Aretha get tight, quick. Before long, Llewella is following a diet Aretha has designed for her and has abandoned her own passions to dive headfirst into Aretha's world. She’s determined to be the most loyal, greatest friend she can be, even when Aretha says and does things which make her feel the opposite of great - even when the anxiety disorder she thought was cured starts to re-emerge. Isn't that how friendships work?
SHORTLISTED FOR PPC AWARDS 2022
LONGLISTED FOR THE DIVERSE BOOK AWARDS 2023
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Order a signed, personalised copy of Toxic £10 + P&P (UK Only). Please note, once you make the payment you will be sent an email asking for your personalisation preferences. Comes with a Mental Health Media Charter bookmark
Yes You Can: Ace School without Losing Your Mind
Learn how your brain works – understand the point of stress and sort and tackle your anxieties
Take a quiz to find out what kind of learner you are and tailor make your own schedule
It's not all about work. Plan your study breaks with tips on baking, doodling, dancing and relaxation techniques
Deal with exam days with the help of mindfulness, power poses, recall and planning techniques
Revolutionize the way YOU do school.
Published 18th August 2022
A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental, an A-Z by Natasha Devon
Natasha calls upon experts in the field of psychology, neuroscience and anthropology to debunk and demystify the full spectrum of mental health - From A (anxiety) to Z (Zero F*cks Given - The Art of High Self-Esteem) via everything from body image and gender to distinguishing between 'sadness' and depression.
Statistically, one in three of us will experience symptoms of a mental illness during our lifetime, but we all have a brain and therefore a mental health. This book is for anyone who wants to arm themselves with important knowledge and have essential conversations about mental health.
Written as only Natasha, with her combination of expertise, personal experience and humour, knows how..
SHORTLISTED FOR THE HEARST BIG BOOK AWARD 2018.
"What a book! Insightful and compassionate, A Beginner's Guide to Being Mental is a masterpiece on mental health. A Must read" James O'Brien, Journalist and Broadcaster (LBC).
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Life Honestly: Strong Opinions from Smart Women
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This collection of essays curated by The Pool contains wisdom on everything from workplace inequality, blended families, sex and mental health from a range of prominent female writers. They include Natasha, Sali Hughes, Viv Groskop, Bryony Gordon, Laura Bates, Lauren Laverne and Juno Dawson.
“If I could thrust this into the hands of everyone I meet, I would”
-Netgalley Review
Fundamentals: A Guide for Teachers & Parents on Mental Health and Self-Esteem
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Co-authored by Natasha and Counsellor Lynn Crilly, this book covers everything from practical advice on how to create a high self-esteem environment both at home and at school to the role politics plays in mental health. It eschews the traditional ‘self-help’ format, taking the lead from writers like Bryony Gordon and Caitlin Moran and striving to be both thought provoking and entertaining.
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Natasha is sassy, funny and delivers her message with a refreshing dose of kick-ass, no-nonsense honesty
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-Rosie Mullender, Features Editor Cosmopolitan Magazine
We’re All Mad Here: The No-Nonsense Guide to Living with Social Anxiety with a foreword by Natasha Devon
Written by Claire Eastham on the back of her hugely successful and award-winning blog about coping with social anxiety (www.weareallmadhere.com). This book is peppered with the author’s own experiences as well as sound advice on medication, therapy and surviving social encounters.“
Claire’s easy writing style and sharp humour will not only keep you engaged and entertained….but she shares some really useful tips
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-Nicky Lidbetter, Chief Executive, Anxiety UK
A Kid's Book About Gender by Dale Mueller with a foreword by Natasha Devon
'A Kid's Book About Gender by Dale Mueller with a foreword by Natasha Devon.
A Book to help both kids and grown ups understand gender and create an open and safe environment for discussion'.
