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by Karen Gravelle. This guide offers a supportive, practical approach, providing clear answers to common issues–from what physical changes you might experience, to what puberty is like for girls, to how to handle the sexual feelings. This revised edition features new sections on: body image, sexual harassment and consent, and using social media safely.

by Julie Metzger. This flip book for boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 12 has questions asked by girls in one half of the book; flip it over and questions asked by boys are on the other side. Contains honest, informative, and reassuring answers to questions pre-adolescents have about puberty, friends, feelings, […]

by Mary Jo Podgurski. This book explores the subject of sexuality in an honest, inclusive way. Building on the Circles of Sexuality conceptualized by Dr. Dennis Dailey and Pam Wilson, MSW, Nonnie guides the young characters, Tamika and Alex, as they react to a sexting scandal and grow as people.

by Robie H. Harris. For two decades, this universally acclaimed book on sexuality has been the most trusted and accessible resource for kids, parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone else who cares about the well-being of tweens and teens. Now, it has been updated with information on subjects such as safe and savvy Internet use, gender […]

by Mary Jo Podgurski. Pregnancy and birth are important parts of life. This book includes anatomy and what happens during pregnancy. Diverse topics like experiencing a miscarriage and fertility challenges are briefly explored as well.

by Lynda Madaras. Everything preteen and teen girls need to know about their changing bodies and feelings. This book gives sensitive straight talk on: the body’s changing size and shape; the growth spurt; breast development; the reproductive organs; the menstrual cycle; body hair; diet and exercise; romantic and sexual feelings; and puberty for boys. It […]

By Dr. Carrie Leff. This book provides information on changing bodies for girls, covering topics from bras and braces to budding romantic feelings, pimples to peer pressure, advice on mysterious hair, period care, mood swings, self-esteem, choosing the right friends, finding a trusting ear, and the importance of consent.

by Michelle Hope. This book offers honest, straightforward, and understanding information in a practical Q&A format with answers to real-life sex ed questions from girls ages 10-13 such as: How can I feel better about myself? What is a period? Why are my boobs sore? What should I expect in a relationship? What is abstinence? How […]

by Kate E. Reynolds. Following Tom as he begins to notice changes to his body, this simple resource helps parents and carers teach boys with autism or other special needs about puberty.