Have you ever felt unsure of yourself? Ever thought maybe you couldn’t do some thing well enough? Lots of people have. If you feel like this a lot, then you might be getting visits from Mr. Bossy.
Ace Robertson has learned how to fight back when Mr. Bossy comes round, and this is his story.
Ace Robertson has learned how to fight back when Mr. Bossy comes round, and this is his story.
Ace Robertson is an athletic, kind, and courageous kid who has been fighting Mr. Bossy since he was little. He likes playing sports, drawing, and having fun with his brother and sister in their backyard. Ace lives in Tallahassee, Florida and will forever love Florida State. He wrote this book in elementary school (second grade to be exact!) to help other kids who are battling Mr. Bossy. He hopes it helps them feel stronger.
Charlotte Spinks studies Art at Florida State University, where she enjoys exploring different media and styles. When she’s not at the easel, Charlotte plays the trumpet in a campus band and was a Marching Chief for two years. Her work has been featured in the Knight Creative Communities Institute’s Art of the Box project.
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Word of South returns to Tallahassee for a weekend of shows and readings (WFSU, 08:45-12:38)
April 25, 2026
11:15am
Ace Robertson will be reading from his book at the Literacy Lane portion of Word of South, in Tallahassee, FL.
The story in this book and its creation helped the author overcome some of his anxiety. It also helped other children, a fact that influenced the decision to publish it. We hope it helps your child, but we know mental health is a complicated thing that might need more professional help.
Because you’re interested in this book, it’s likely that you know how serious mental health struggles can be. Untreated anxiety can lead to more serious mental health issues like depression, acute physical symptoms such as headaches, and even substance abuse or thoughts of suicide. We encourage you to seek professional advice for your child’s mental health problems even if this book seems to provide some comfort. Here are some places to start:
The National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
Provides learning materials and resources for a number of mental health conditions.
211 is a free, confidential service that connects people to locally available programs and resources.
For local resources near you, you can call 211.
For Children 12 or older: a quick and easy way to identify areas where someone may benefit from more support.
If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available.
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
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