Brittany Joseph

Hi! Thank you for taking the time to read my biography! I made a goal to write a book by my 30th birthday. To be honest, I never imagined it would be a childrens book. I have a Bachelors degree in English with a writing concentration. I wrote Anxious Little Pishy based on my anxiety as a child. My friends, brother, and even my father were always confused by my behavior when anxiety would hit. They were completely unfamiliar with it! As a child, I had trouble comprehending what was happening myself. I hoped that, in writing this book, young kids everywhere would be able to say "Hey! I feel like Little Pishy!" and understand they're not alone. With how little knowledge there is on mental health, I feel this book is a fantastic way to not only teach kids about how they might feel, but to also help those who don't suffer from anxiety learn about how someone else may be affected. By educating our children on mental health, we are ensuring they'll grow to become empathetic, kind, understanding adults. The more they know now, the better off their lives will be. They will learn how to be helpful to themselves and others early on. My life may have been a lot easier growing up had I known what was happening to me. I encourage you to look into Anxiety and Mental Health yourself! Even if Anxious Little Pishy doesn't appeal to you, I hope you find a book you and your children can both enjoy.