Nigerian-American comedian Sydney Adeniyi uses humor to teach the importance of letting go in a new book for kids and adults.
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Nigerian-American standup comedian Sydney Adeniyi unveils Don't Hold Your Sh**, a mental health book for kids and adults. Through humor and vivid illustrations from Surajit Gupta, the book teaches the importance of letting go of the things that don't serve you — whether they are resentments, grudges or literal poo.
"My niece was having a hard time going #2 because it hurt before," Adeniyi said. "It made me think about the sh** I internalized because of a bad experience. I realized my adult behavior wasn't that different from my four-year-old niece. I wrote the book to encourage people to let go of their sh**, literally and figuratively."
In Don't Hold Your Sh** (also available in the kid-friendly censored alternative, Don't Hold Your Poo-Poo), Adeniyi tells the story of Baby, who struggles with going poo-poo due to fear and anxiety.
By following Baby's journey as she attempts to go #2, the book helps young readers struggling with "poop anxiety". Poop anxiety, also known as stool withholding, is common among toddlers, who may resist pooping because they had a negative experience in the past.
For adult readers, Don't Hold Your Sh** delivers important lessons about the importance of letting go of toxic or limiting ideas and behaviors to support mental health. Featuring characters from diverse backgrounds, the book also encourages empathy -- because we all have problems letting go sometimes.
Don't Hold Your Sh** and Don't Hold Your Poo-Poo are currently available in hardcover, paperback and Kindle on Amazon and www.dontholdyoursh.com
About the Author
Sydney Adeniyi is a Nigerian-American uncle, standup comedian, actor and writer from Belleville, IL who currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Passionate about mental health, Sydney is a Laughter on Call comedian who fosters mental wellness and connection for working professionals and memory care residents. Sydney's unique brand of comedy encourages psychological safety, inclusion and equity.
Media Contact
Sydney Adeniyi, 1 3235464131, [email protected], http://www.dontholdyoursh.com/
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