Master(your)mind: Building Self Esteem Book + Guided Journal PRE-ORDER

Book + Guided Journal. For ages 7-14. PRE-ORDER now to secure your copy. Publishes 21st October 2025.

Master(your)Mind books help children develop strong Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and growth mindset skills through a relatable, character-led narrative, with real-life anecdotes, and engaging guided journal prompts. 

Help your child unlock their inner confidence with Master(your)mind: Building Self-Esteem! This engaging, graphic-novel-style book is designed to empower kids who struggle with self-doubt and teach them how to build unshakable self-esteem.

Narrated by Ben Bottom, a relatable and funny kid who speaks directly to readers, the book uses proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to help children understand and manage the thoughts and feelings that can undermine their confidence.

Through vibrant illustrations, relatable examples, and interactive activities, kids will learn how to:

• Recognize negative self-talk and replace it with positive, empowering thoughts.
• Develop practical strategies for handling mistakes and setbacks.
• Practice mindfulness to stay grounded and self-assured in tough situations.
• Celebrate their unique strengths and build a healthy sense of self-worth.

Packed with stories, humour, and hands-on exercises, Master(your)mind: Building Self-Esteem inspires kids to believe in themselves and take on challenges with courage and resilience.

Perfect for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to support young people in developing confidence, this book gives kids the tools they need to shine—inside and out!

Author: Dave Ranney - a multiple award-winning, internationally acclaimed children's author writing under a pen name.

Reviews from early readers:

'X1 Books have absolutely nailed it with these self-help comical books for teens and pre-teens! I love them! With a professional background in children's mental and emotional health, and having children of my own, I can see that these books really tackle the problems children today have in an easy to understand and laid back way, without feeling like a self help book, which children of this age group often reject. I would definitely recommend these to parents and children! 5 stars!' - Maria G, Mental Health Practitioner

‘I can’t thank X1 Books enough for finally producing something which my kids actively WANT to read, and which actually works! Writing in the voice of a character their age is a stroke of genius! I’ve tried other books on them before, but they haven’t taken an interest in them the way they have with these and I can see them using the CBT techniques and growing into calmer, more confident boys. Thank you again!’ - Amy Z, Mother of two boys