Movie Review: My Mind and Me

 

I'm becoming a huge Selena fan. I really liked her Selena + Chef series. 

So, I was excited to watch this documentary from Apple +

And it's very honest. Selena goes through ups and downs of emotions. It features six years - it covers concerts, charity events, and the pandemic. You get a glimpse into her life - and all the pressures she felt. 

I just wanted to wrap her up in a hug and tell her that she's perfectly fine just the way she is. I can't imagine living a life in the spotlight and dealing with all that. I was impressed with the show and the depth of the it. I can understand why she can't go back and watch it. There's a lot of unpack here. I hope it helps more people talk about mental health and self care!

On Your Radar: Guts (29)

Title: Guts

Author:  Raina Telgemeier

Publisher: Scholastic Books

Release Date: September 10, 2019

Why it Should Be On Your Radar: 
* Raina Telgemeier
* Mental Heath
* Worried
* Anxious
* Puke
* Navigating School
* Therapist
* Coping Skills
* Friendship
* Being Normal
* Memoir 

This one is perfect for those readers who worry and are anxious. It's nice to know they are not alone. Everyone and their mom is going to want to read this because of the author, I hope it allows for some great discussions among friends. 

* BEA Arc

Review: Life Inside My Mind

31 YA authors share their personal stories in small essays.

My Thoughts: Oh boy. This was a great book to read and to start conversations, but it was also hard to read because of the subject matter. I love that so many authors shared their stories and I hope that this book spurs conversations among teens. I hope they see they are not alone. I hope they find themselves sharing their own stories. There isn't any judgement here, it's all very matter of fact. I love that so many of the essays talked about what worked for them and how it won't work for everyone. I love how they advice readers to get help and figure out the method that might work best for them. This book is so powerful - from the number of authors sharing their stories to the range of mental illnesses shared. It's an eye opening read.

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: ARC sent for review
Library Recommendation: A must have for middle school, high school, and public libraries.