Why read It's My Party and I Don't Want to Go?

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A funny, feel-good story of friendship, being brave and
believing in yourself.

Perfect for fans of Libby Scott & Rebecca Westcott, Cath
Howe and Sarah Hagger-Holt.

Ellie Katz is sabotaging her own party.

Crowds and attention have always made her nervous. And lately
they've been making it harder…

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1 author picked It's My Party and I Don't Want to Go as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Elizabeth James

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Ellie endeared herself to me as I read the ridiculous lengths to which she would go to avoid—no, sabotage—her own bat mitzvah simply to escape her extreme anxiety (and selective mutism).

But while the food fight and faking her own death were entertaining, what was most compelling was how the author pulled back the curtain not only on her Jewish faith and heritage but also on her panic attacks. As well as the coping techniques that she learned throughout the story to tame them in a way that made the little girl in me—also horrified at the thought of speaking,…

From Elizabeth's list on The best books for kids with anxiety (that actually help!).