by Frieda Millhouse-Jones (Author), Sara Alkotkat (Illustrator)
After seeing her friend rescued from choking, Morgan can't get the frightening picture out of her head. She starts to feel anxious that her friends and family are in danger as well. Her thoughts begin to control her, and soon she can't enjoy a good night's sleep or a family meal anymore. Morgan goes to see a specialists and is diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder -OCD. Now Morgan has to learn to cope with her mental illness, but perhaps not alone.
Kids mental health can be a taboo topic, particularly for people of color, but this book reminds kids and their parents that it doesn't have to be. This OCD book for kids helps kids understand a little more about obsessive compulsive disorder and how speaking up can really help.