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by Natasha Anastasia Tarpley. A modern classic, this whimsical story has been celebrating the beauty of African-American hair for 20 years! In this imaginative, evocative story, a girl named Keyana discovers the beauty and magic of her hair, encouraging Black children to be proud of their heritage and enhancing self-confidence.

by Sonya Renee Taylor. Puberty comes with a lot of changes. Celebrate Your Body (And Its Changes, Too!) will help girls understand (and love) their bodies now and as they continue to grow.

by Sigrun Danielsdottir. Bodies do all sorts of amazing things, like move around, grow bigger and heal themselves. Bodies also come in all sorts of shapes and sizes and we need to take care of them so that they stay healthy and strong. If we listen to our bodies they tell us exactly what they […]

by Maya Gonzalez. This body positive book is a powerful opportunity for a supportive adult and child to see a wide range of bodies, understand the origins of the current binary gender system, how we can learn from nature to see the truth that has always existed and revision a new story that includes room for […]

by Sharee Miller. An entertaining picture book that teaches the importance of asking for permission first as a young girl attempts to escape the curious hands that want to touch her hair. This book takes the tradition of appreciation of Black hair to a new, fresh, level as it doesn’t seek to convince or remind […]

by Scott Todnem. Growing Up Great is a body-positive guide to getting through puberty confidently by respecting the body and all of its changes. From how to handle the physical rollercoaster to coping with out-of-whack feelings, this book has your teen’s back – so they can focus on all of the good stuff ahead.

by Susan Meredith. A guide to puberty for girls covering the physical and emotional changes and hygiene routines.

by Anastasia Higginbotham. Patiently forthcoming with lessons your parents redacted, this necessary conversation stresses consent, sex positivity, and the right to be curious about your body. The dialogue focuses on the dynamics of sex, rather than the mechanics, as Grandma reminds readers that sex is not marriage or reproduction, and doesn’t look the same for […]

by Robie H. Harris. This book provides answers to questions kids commonly have about bodies, reproduction, relationships, and sex. Shared in fun, accurate, comic-book-style artwork and a clear, lively text that reflects the interests of children age seven and up in how things work, while giving them a healthy understanding of their bodies.

by Kristi Wientge. This book tackles the uncomfortable‚ but all too relatable‚ subject of female body hair and self-esteem with this sweet and charming novel in the tradition of Judy Blume.

by Melisa Holmes and Trish Hutchinson. A book all about puberty and changing bodies for girls, written by the doctors of Girlology.

by Dr. Cara Natterson. This book covers questions about periods, growing bodies, peer pressure, personal care, emotional changes, and more for girls.