Take up Space, Y'all

By: Tess Holliday, Kelly Coon

Published by Running Press, 2025

<b>Make your own rules and treat your body well in this uplifting, inspirational, and fact-filled guide to navigating social media, taking care of yourself, and loving your body by top plus-size model Tess Holliday and award-winning author Kelly Coon. </b><br> <br> <br> <br> <b>A <i>USA Today</i> Bestseller!</b><br> <br> <br> <br> <i>Take Up Space, Y'all</i> gives teen readers a joyful, can't-put-this-down reading experience with advice and colorful anecdotes from body positivity activist, top plus-size model, and inclusivity consultant, Tess Holliday. Tess Holliday has been on a mission to shift society's mindset on what is beautiful, what is healthy, and what matters most of out life and living authentically. Now she and co-author, Kelly Coon, are combating the immense pressures society places on teens--from grades to social status to looks--and acknowledging these can have a negative impact on one's physical and mental health. Let Tess, Kelly, and various professionals guide you to taking up all the space you need by: <ul> <li>making good eating choices for your body</li> <li>choosing fashion that defines you</li> <li>steering clear of social media trolls</li> <li>seeking help from trusted adults in hard situations</li> <li>and more!</li> </ul> Through fun quizzes, bit-sized stories from Tess's life, writing prompts, and digestible sidebars, this guide is sure to empower you to unleash self-love and to conquer societal pressures while having fun at the same time.