{"product_id":"give-me-space-but-dont-go-far-isbn-9780593539330","title":"Give Me Space but Don't Go Far","description":"\u003cb\u003eA tender, funny, illustrated memoir about anxiety and self-acceptance from the artist behind @haleydrewthis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAnxiety has been glued to Haley Weaver’s side since she was a child. Like most people, Weaver saw the constant what-ifs and worst-case scenarios that Anxiety whispered in her ear as an obstacle to her happiness. Maybe she could dump her anxiety at her therapist’s office, or send it on a trip far, far away—anything to get rid of it for good. But over time she realized anxiety’s true intention: to keep her safe. Could she learn to let it do its job but also figure out how to live without constant worry and fear?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-color, illustrated memoir stars Haley and Anxiety (as themselves) and showcases their complicated but ultimately uplifting relationship. It also introduces readers to the helpful (and not-so-helpful) coping mechanisms Haley relies on to soften the edges of her mental health issues. There’s the Distractor, who wears a bright red boa and encourages Haley to avoid uncomfortable feelings by scrolling the Internet, the Liar, who teaches Haley the pillars of a good fib in order to survive at the middle school lunch table, and even the Partier, who gives Haley a social life in college but also lands her in the ER. From detailing her first unsupervised birthday party as a preteen to exploring the overwhelming life transitions as an adult, \u003ci\u003eGive Me Space but Don’t Go Far\u003c\/i\u003e brings to life the pivotal moments of Haley’s life and illuminates the lesson she’s learned: With care, practice, and sound strategies, we can learn to coexist with our anxiety—and maybe even love it.“Every illustration from the brilliant, soulful Haley Weaver is like a big scoop of peanut butter ice cream: the kind of satisfaction you never knew you needed. She speaks directly to your inner child, but with a perspective that’s necessary for adulting. This book is a must-read for anyone who struggles with their internal voice versus their outside persona, which is a struggle we probably all thought was 'just us' until Haley normalized it! Thank you, Haley, for your compassion, and for seeing us as beautiful just as your drawings are. What a perfect gift for anyone who’s embarking on a new adventure, whether tiny or enormous.”—\u003cb\u003eMari Andrew, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eAm I There Yet\u003c\/i\u003e? and \u003ci\u003eMy Inner Sky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Haley Weaver deftly uses the comics format to present a range of characters as simple shapes – herself, other people, and a chatty range of coping mechanisms—allowing her to present heavy material with sweetness and humor. The Anxiety character, an insightful, nervous little black cloud, fights to be heard, and ultimately, the author learns how to live with – and even appreciate - his persistence.”—\u003cb\u003eEllen Forney, \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eMarbles\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e \u003ci\u003e“Give Me Space but Don’t Go Far \u003c\/i\u003eis as vulnerable as it is adorable, and deceptively cute for all its poeticism and profundity. Perfect for any recent graduate or young person struggling with anxiety, this book will teach you how to shine a warm light on the parts of yourself you most want to obscure in darkness.\"—\u003cb\u003eErin Williams, author of \u003ci\u003eCommute\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \u003ci\u003eThe Big Activity Book for Anxious People\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “This book gives me all the feels! Like all of them: \u003ci\u003eGive Me Space but Don’t Go Far \u003c\/i\u003eis hilarious, tender, smart, honest, painful, poignant, illuminating, and totally made me cry at the end. Haley Weaver has done what I thought was impossible: tell a deeply personal story of her relationship with anxiety through a fully realized and delightfully illustrated cast of coping-mechanism characters, each of whom personifies the sneaky ways our brains work for and against us. In doing so, Weaver educates and empowers readers to see their own anxiety as a relationship to be tended and managed with support, not feared. The clean and dynamic drawing style—with bodies shaped as hearts, scribble-blobs, and sun-glass-wearing rectangles—and hilarious speech bubbles and asides are a huge part of this wonderful book’s disarming charm.”—\u003cb\u003eKelcey Ervick, author of \u003ci\u003eThe Keeper\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “What a relatable, honest, and engaging body of work. This book is a cozy and colorful reminder to be patient with ourselves and redefine anxiety's role in our own stories.”—\u003cb\u003eDanielle Coke Balfour, creator of Oh Happy Dani and author of \u003ci\u003eA Heart on Fire\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \"A heartwarming and empowering reminder of the wisdom and care that’s nested within our (sometimes scary and overwhelming) scribbly anxieties.”—\u003cb\u003eAriella Elovic, author of \u003ci\u003eCheeky\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e “Sweet, profound, funny, and unwaveringly honest, this debut by Haley Weaver made me gasp with recognition, laugh with delight, and rethink how I relate to my own emotions. Haley has a knack for capturing the nuances and personality of her anxiety. And while no two peoples' experiences are alike, I found myself relating to this book at every turn. A must-read for anyone navigating their mental health, and hoping to understand themselves better.”—\u003cb\u003eOlivia de Recat, author of\u003ci\u003e Drawn Together\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cb\u003eHaley Weaver (@haleydrewthis) \u003c\/b\u003eis an illustrator and writer whose work focuses on mental health, relationships, and selfhood. Her illustrations have been featured on notable accounts and websites including \u003ci\u003eBustle\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBetches\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNew York Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, the\u003ci\u003e Huffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBored Panda\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in Seattle with her partner and, of course, her anxiety.","brand":"Avery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46303598313701,"sku":"NP9780593539330","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780593539330.jpg?v=1767728180","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/give-me-space-but-dont-go-far-isbn-9780593539330","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}