Natasha Devon author page

Natasha Devon biography

Natasha Devon MBE is a writer, presenter and activist whose work focuses on mental health, body image, gender and equality. She tours schools, colleges and universities, delivering talks and conducting research with teenagers, teachers and parents. She regularly speaks at Parliament and gives evidence to the Education and Health Select Committees, representing the interests of teenagers and teachers. In 2015, she was awarded an MBE for services to young people.

Her non-fiction book A Beginner’s Guide to Being Mental was published by Bluebird on 17 May 2018. The book is an A-Z guide to mental health, covering topics including anxiety, body image, gender, self-esteem and the difference between sadness and depression.

For secondary-age readers, Yes You Can: Ace School Without Losing Your Mind was published by Macmillan Children’s Books on 18 August 2022. The book explains how to navigate school, manage stress around exams, understand learning styles, plan study breaks and use techniques including mindfulness, recall and planning.

Her young adult fiction includes Toxic, a contemporary novel about Llewella, a sixth-form student whose new friendship with Aretha affects her confidence, interests and anxiety. Toxic was published in paperback on 1 July 2022.

Clicks: How to Be Your Best Self Online was published by Macmillan Children’s Books on 18 May 2023 for readers aged 13 to 16. The book gives young people guidance on evaluating online arguments, spotting fake news, using the internet for campaigning, choosing online role models and showing allyship to marginalised groups.