Cover of "The Body Confidence Book" featuring colorful illustrations of diverse people, some with disabilities, and a text saying "Respect, accept and empower yourself." Authored by Phillippa Diedrichs, illustrated by Naomi Wilkinson.

The best-selling body image book for teens…

The Body Confidence Book empowers teens to challenge harmful beauty ideals and respect their bodies.

By age 15, 60% of us struggle with body confidence—it’s seen as normal, but it doesn’t have to be. From social media filters to pressures from friends and family, our bodies have been through enough. It’s time to disrupt these outdated standards and build communities that celebrate diversity.

Using science and storytelling, I break down key topics like toxic social media content, diverse role models, and expressing yourself through your appearance. Packed with practical exercises—from curating your social media feed to body appreciation activities—this book gives you the tools to push back against stereotypes and feel at home in your body. Because every body deserves respect.

What they’re saying…

  • “A fun book which can dig you and your friends out of body miseries. Little steps prompt you to live more peaceably from and with your body”

    Susie Orbach - Psychotherapist and author of Fat is a Feminist Issue

  • “This book was needed when I was a teenager growing up! Every single person should read this! Not only for their own confidence but for the knowledge of other people’s traditions, customs, backgrounds and feelings.”

    Reader Review

  • "This frank and honest book will reassure readers that it’s okay to love and respect their bodies as they are"

    Sharon Rawlins ― Booklist

  • “…transforms research on positive body image into actionable steps to help readers appreciate their bodies and support others. It also dispels societal myths that hinder confidence—simply a must-read for anyone wanting to improve their body image!”

    Dr Tracy Tylka, Professor of Psychology, Ohio State University and Editor of Body Image: An International Journal of Research

  • "As a mum of 3 teenagers and now 5 grandchildren, this is such an important overarching topic .... This book is for all of us and serves to remind us all about the on-going challenges we face..."

    Amazon Reader Review

  • "This is an absolutely fantastic book for any parent with a tween or teen. I read it with my 9 year old and will leave it for her to read alone... this book was a fantastic conversation starter for us to talk about body positivity".

    NetGalley Reader Review

Best body image book for children
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#1 Hot New Release on Amazon

Foreign rights sold in five territories

Selected for the 2025 Read for Empathy Book Collection for 12-16+ years

Originally published by Frances Lincoln Children’s Books, The Body Confidence Book is now available in English, German, Italian and French.

Behind the scenes.

For an introduction to The Body Confidence Book and why I wrote it, listen to this podcast interview with Dr Nadia Craddock.

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