Teen Non-Fiction: What's Your Poo Telling You?

Last year I took my cousins into New York City with me for some holiday sightseeing. We did the usual stuff and finished our trip with a stop at Virgin Records (R.I.P). My favorite part of the Virgin Records store, was their book display. Full of high-interest "see and grab" non-fiction titles, there were books on the strangest and most alluring subjects. Big confession here guys, the one book that grabbed my entire (guarded and secretive) attention was What's Your Poo Telling You?  by Josh Richman and Anish Sheth, M.D.

Of all our necessary bodily functions, nothing is more secretive and mysterious than the act of pooing. We all do it, but no one ever really wants to talk about it. What's Your Poo Telling You? is dedicated to breaking down this idea that "poo is taboo." Richman and Sheth's message to teens is loud and clear, it's okay to look at your poo.  By monitoring our waste we can learn a lot about our digestive health, whether we need more fiber, water, or less Taco Bell.

What's Your Poo Telling You is not only a very informative guide to digestive health and various forms of poo (Floaters vs. Sinkers, Pebble Poo, Monster Poo), it is also extremely hilarious, putting teen readers at ease with this formerly embarrassing subject matter. This is also the kind of book your teens will love reading out loud with their friends.  They will be gasping for air between laughs, but learning some very important information about their digestive health. If you are looking to develop a non-fiction collection, that teens will actually read, What's Your Poo Telling You?, is a the perfect purchase.

Loved What's Your Poo Telling You? Check out Josh Richman's and Anish Sheth's follow up book What's My Pee Telling Me? 

This book was kindly provided by Chronicle Books