Keep It Up, Cutie!: A Not-Quite Self-Help Book

by Anna Przy, Nic Farrell (Illustrator)

This must-read collection of hopeful, encouraging (and super-honest) messages helps get readers through life whenever it’s just too hard.

Anna Przy’s message is relatable to anyone who feels burned out by the hustle culture. Her viral video posts about setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, and learning self-acceptance—often ending with her catchphrase “Keep it up, cutie. I’m proud of you”—have racked up more than 10 million likes on TikTok and Instagram, alike.

Whether you’re looking for a little respite on the hard days, a laugh on the long days, or a pep talk on the days you are down, Anna Przy has you covered. And, because stickers make everyone feel better, included are two pages of stickers with her favorite catchphrases and reminders to take care of yourself.

Relatable, hilarious, and always on point, Keep It Up, Cutie! inspires people to reject social norms and ask themselves what they truly want out of life. With charming illustrations, this giftable collection is ideal for anyone looking for a healthier way forward.

Genres: Nonfiction, Self Help

144 pages, Hardcover

Published February 27, 2024

Reviews

[Jenny · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fun book full of pep talks to get you through the hard days and make the good days even sweeter. I will be gifting this to every friend who needs to find their razzle fucking dazzle.

“I need my brain to stop bullying me into believing that I’m a useless sack of moldy old beans. I’d like to remember that I am as magical as a ball of mozzarella, and I am in fact a kick ass little hottie who is very capable of getting out there and giving them the razzle fucking dazzle, okay? Thank you.”

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

A quick, fun and uplifting read. I expect I’ll revisit it to really sit with some of the ideas. If you’re not following the author on Insta, I recommend it - plus she’s a fellow Michigander!

[Rose Gerwig · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book so much. Anna filled it with heartfelt motivation. Every page has a lighthearted, yet meaningful sentiment. It’s the perfect gift for anyone feeling defeated or like they just can’t meet everyone’s constant expectations. My sister sent this to me to help in my recovery from a second ankle surgery, after an injury stopped my daily dose of running. That running used to lift my spirits every day. After the second surgery, I was feeling incredibly hopeless. I read Anna‘s book, feeling better with each page. I got to meet Anna at one of her shows and got the book signed. It was very cool to meet this awesome lady. She is a great speaker and presents a life story with humor and warmth. I hope she writes more!

[Meghan · Rating 5 out of 5]

First review?!?! This book came today and I read it so fast lol! I love Anna! Long time IG follower and recipient of her wisdom on the daily. Great book cutie!

[Gabby McCall · Rating 5 out of 5]

I live by this book and I keep buying copies for all of my friends!

[Ash Fran · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent reminder you're a wonderful human.

[Alison Roetker · Rating 5 out of 5]

If I could give this book 10 stars, I absolutely would! I love Anna and everything she stands for! So glad I pre-ordered this and it came in yesterday! Fantastic book! Worth every penny! 🤗🥰

[April · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is like having your best friend by your side at all times cheering you on. Anna’s way of validating your right to rest and take care of yourself and to admit when you are overwhelmed is refreshing and helps so many of us struggling to do this thing called life feel a little bit better about it all. After watching and listening to one of her frequent posts I always feel my shoulders relax and my breath slowing down. And this book is a way to have her with you at all times, whenever you need a quick pick me up or reminder. And there’s stickers!

[Amy · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve followed Anna on IG for a while now so I just adore this little book full of her manifesting and “shut up, brain” tidbits.

Someone who is unfamiliar with her IG could possibly find this to be a bit glib- but come on now, with a title like “Keep it up, Cutie”, how serious should one take it, right?

I almost feel like each page should be one sided so I can tear pages out and stick them all over my house for reminders!

MANIFESTING, yo!

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is so dang cute. It’s like a tiny coffee table book that also contains truths for your life that we all need to hear. Anna is wise, and sees the day to day struggles of existing in the world and the exhaustion that comes with trying to be what society says we should be. So many of us aren’t happy. Anna gives no nonsense advice and tips on how to live authentic life and honor ourselves. I love this book.

[Leisa Hammett · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a funny, clever, encouraging book by the Instagram comedy star. Even better in that I heard Anna deliver stand-up in Nashville. I also loved the fun illustrations. I folded down pages of wisdom, shared with a group and on Insta, and cut out that page of stickers at the end. Anna has purpose: to entertain, show love and self-love, and how to heal. From inside out. I purchased a second copy and gave it to a friend. Keep it up, Cutie!

[Janice Cook · Rating 4 out of 5]

I adore Anna and am grateful she packaged up the good vibes for times when we might have stepped away from social media.

I wish this was a page a day perpetual calendar that I could flip through rather than a book format BUT that doesn't change the gratitude I feel for Anna sharing her message with the world.

[Melissa]

This seemed like a fast fun last book of the year. I don't know her from social media so I didn't know what to expect. This outlook helped me understand younger generations. Agree that rest and kindness to oneself are important, but I also really respect discipline, hard work and follow through. Some of the good enough mantras were pretty underwhelming to me.

[Alix · Rating 5 out of 5]

My rating is not my usual standard, because this is not a normal book. This is a chocolate bar when you’re up at 3 am and don’t want to bother anyone but you’re still having an existential crisis over your productivity.

If you love @akprzy, you’ll find this book to be quick visual reminders of her videos.

[Kansas Terry · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book and Anna in general are just what my soul needed right now. It's been the toughest 6 months I've had in a long time but this book and her videos keep me going. I even call my husband now all the time just to leave a voicemail singing "KEEP IT UP CUTIE BECAUSE I'M SOOOO FREAKING PROUD OF YOUUUUUU!"

[Ashley Step · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you know Anna, you will love this book. It encapsulates the vibes of everything she does, it even has stickers!!! Honestly just buy this book, it’s fun, colorful, insightful, funny, and amazing. The quality of the book, like actual quality is off the chart and the content of it is even better.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

A quick, entertaining, and humorous book about being true to oneself and your own journey through life. You don't have to subscribe to the hustle culture to be happy and feel fulfilled. You are enough!

[Katie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is the perfect mix of reality and humor fed in digestible bites sometimes suffering from burnout can handle and enjoy! Thank you!

[Alice · Rating 5 out of 5]

❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

It’s a gentle, kind, digestible book for any fried brain.

[Bethany · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best self-help book! Just seeing the cover alone makes me smile, Anna Przy is so fantastic - if you're not follow her on social media her videos wills absolutely make you smile.

[SarahJessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am adopting this in total as my new manifesto.

[A · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was gifted to me and not normally something I'd have picked up for myself. I did enjoy it though and can see potential repeated use on days that feel a bit overwhelming.

[Courtney Egbers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love to pick this up when I am having a rough morning. The right page always seems to find me when I need it!

[mayra❣️ · Rating 5 out of 5]

a quick and fun book full of positive reminders that everything will be okay. so cute def recommend for anyone not feeling the best!

[Selina Krinock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Cute book with lots of affirmations and ways to give yourself grace in our hyper-drive world. Give 'em the ol' razzle dazzle and don't apologize for anything. Sounds like a plan to me!

[Sarah Rose · Rating 5 out of 5]

Most books I buy end up getting resold in order to buy more books (it's the circle of life, you guys), but I'm keeping this one. So fun and uplifting.

[Bee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very accessible, pick you up when you're down, for all types of days book. The stickers included was a lovely touch.

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

Just what I needed!

[Lauren Kelley]

Not my usual fair but my sister sent it to me for Easter.