California toddler who inspired bestselling ‘Go the F— to Sleep’ book marks major milestone
Vivien Mansbach, the inspiration behind the bestselling book 'Go the F— to Sleep,' is now 18 and preparing to attend college. Her father, Adam Mansbach, has released a new book titled 'Go the F— to College,' which humorously reflects on the teenage experience. Vivien expressed her feelings about the book, noting the emotional impact of its illustrations and the humor that characterizes their relationship.
- ▪Vivien Mansbach is heading off to Bard College in New York.
- ▪Adam Mansbach's new book is the fourth in a series that began when Vivien was three years old.
- ▪Vivien found the illustrations in her father's latest book to be particularly emotional.
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Metro California toddler who inspired bestselling ‘Go the F— to Sleep’ book marks major milestone By Benjamin Brown Published May 24, 2026, 7:47 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google In a full circle moment, Vivien Mansbach, the California toddler who inspired the bestselling book “Go the F— to Sleep” is headed off to college and is once again the subject of her father’s latest novel. Adam Mansbach, who wrote the lighthearted children’s book in 2011 about his daughter’s inability to go to bed when she was three, is out with a new book titled “Go the F— to College.” 4 Adam Mansbach released his latest book titled “Go the F— to College” inspired by his 18-year-old daughter.
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