Book Nook - My Life Beyond Depression

From the world-renowned Mayo Clinic, leaders in care, education, and research, comes the launch of Mayo Clinic Press Kids. This new imprint from Mayo Clinic Press provides engaging mental and physical wellness content for children from the most trusted name in health. Captivating stories, diverse voices, and expert authority empower young readers to care for themselves and their communities.

Publishing into both the trade and educational markets, the titles will meet kids where they are. The imprint will publish in formats ranging from PreK to YA. The stories come from diverse creators and represent diverse characters. 

Editorial Director Jenny Krueger says “Kids are powerful members of their communities. These books recognize the agency kids have and celebrate the healing power of storytelling.” 

The books are created in partnership with physicians and practitioners from The Mayo Clinic Children’s Center, which has a legacy of providing hope and healing to children and adolescents from 50 states and more than 60 countries each year. They have 260 pediatric specialists and more than 70 specialty programs and clinics.

Proceeds from the sale of books and subscriptions are used to further important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

Mayo Clinic Press is a full-service, world-class publisher featuring authors and experts from around the world weighing in on a broad scope of health subjects including thought leadership, mental health, history, biography, the frontiers of medicine, and more. Mayo Clinic Press provides reliable health information designed to empower individuals to take an active role in their health and wellbeing.

Mayo Clinic’s mission is to inspire hope and contribute to health and wellbeing by providing the best care to every patient. Proceeds from the sale of books and subscriptions are used to further important medical research and education at Mayo Clinic.

My Life Beyond Depression in the “My Life Beyond” series gives a glimpse into the daily life, routine, challenges and coping techniques of a child managing depression.

A graphic nonfiction story with a kid’s-eye view of living with, and beyond, depression 

Author and illustrator Hey Gee tells the story of a real-life Mayo Clinic patient. Through a first-person narrative, this book gives a glimpse into the daily routine, challenges and coping techniques of a child managing depression. Color and visual techniques bring the emotional ups and downs to life for a powerful impact. A beautifully illustrated graphic nonfiction approach provides a kid’s-eye view of living with, and beyond, this common mental health condition.

Guillaume Federighi, aka Hey Gee, is a French and American author and illustrator. He began his career in 1998 in Paris, France. He also spent a few decades exploring the world of street art and graffiti in different European capitals. After moving to New York in 2008, he worked with many companies and brands, developing a reputation in graphic design and illustration for his distinctive style of translating complex ideas into simple and timeless visual stories. He is also the owner and creative director of Hey Gee Studio, a full-service creative agency based in New York City.