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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 Susan Kuklin. This book shares the experiences of six transgender or gender-neutral young adults through their stories, portraits, family photographs, and candid images augmenting the emotional and physical journey each youth has taken.

by Eva Sless. A guide for real sex education discussing pleasure, consent, sexuality, desire, relationships and the issues facing modern teen girls in an open, honest, frank, and often funny way.

by Alex Iantaffi and Meg-John Barker. This down-to-earth guide is for anybody who wants to know more about gender, from its biology, history and sociology, to how it plays a role in our relationships and interactions with family, friends, partners and strangers. It looks at practical ways people can express their own gender, and will […]

by Nancy Amanda Redd. This book shows readers all the many versions of “normal” when it comes to bodies. From body hair and bras, to acne and body size, along with crucial issues such as the importance of a healthy self image, it’s packed with informative fast facts, FYIs, how-tos, and moving personal anecdotes as […]

by Juno Dawson. Lesbian. Bisexual. Queer. Transgender. Straight. Curious. This book is for everyone, regardless of gender or sexual preference. Inside you’ll find the answers to all the questions you ever wanted to ask: from sex to politics, hooking up to stereotypes, coming out and more.

by Fox Fisher. Frank, friendly and funny, the Trans Teen Survival Guide will leave transgender and non-binary teens informed, empowered and armed with all the tips, confidence and practical advice they need to navigate life as a trans teen.