Master(your)mind: Grow Your Confidence Book + Guided Journal PRE-ORDER

Book + Guided Journal. Ages 7–14 years. PRE-ORDER now to reserve your copy. Publishes December 6th 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 activities.

Does your child struggle with low confidence? Maybe they experience self-doubt or worry about trying new things? Master(your)mind: Grow Your Confidence is here to help! This fun and engaging graphic-novel style book empowers kids to believe in themselves and take on challenges with courage and positivity.

Narrated by Ben Bottom, a relatable and funny kid who “gets it,” this graphic-novel-style book uses proven Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness techniques to guide young readers on their journey to self-confidence.

Through relatable stories, vibrant illustrations, and hands-on activities, kids will learn how to:

• Quiet the inner voice of self-doubt and replace it with positive thoughts.
• Handle setbacks and mistakes without losing confidence.
• Set achievable goals and celebrate their successes, big or small.
• Use mindfulness strategies to stay calm and focused in challenging situations.
• Build resilience and feel empowered to take on life’s adventures.

Master(your)mind: Grow Your Confidence is packed with practical tools, relatable advice, and a healthy dose of humour, making it a must-have resource for kids who want to feel more confident and parents who want to support them.

Perfect for families, teachers, and caregivers, this book helps children unlock their potential and shine brightly in their own unique way!

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