Resources
by Lynda Madison. The Feelings Book is a companion to The Care and Keeping of You series intended for adolescent girls. This book helps readers understand emotions and deal with them in positive ways. It includes tips on how to express feelings and stay in control, plus sensitive advice on handling fear, anxiety, jealousy, and […]
by Alex Gino. When people look at George, they think they see a boy. But she knows she’s not a boy. She knows she’s a girl. George thinks she’ll have to keep this a secret forever. With the help of her best friend, Kelly, George comes up with a plan. Not just so she can […]
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.
Downloadable social story tools to help youth with autism learn about boundaries, feelings, consent, sex, privacy, genitals, nudity, and masturbation.
by Pat Thomas. This delightful picture book explores questions and concerns about physical disabilities in a simple and reassuring way. Younger children can find out about individual disabilities, equipment that is available to help the disabled, and how people of all ages can deal with disabilities and live happy and full lives.
by Mary Jo Podgurski. The Nonnie Series addresses challenging topics for children and adults with kindness and respect. The idea of consent is too often relegated to adult conversations; children hear and listen to adult words and are often confused. Consent is more than sex or adult relationships; teaching people the concept of consent as […]
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.
By Missy Lavender and Jeni Donatelli Ihm. More than a book about first periods and changing bodies, this book is a pelvic health handbook to teach women and girls about the WHOLE picture and about the other things going on “down there” in addition to menstruation.
by Toni Weschler. This book has answers that will help young girls understand what is really happening with their body on a day-to-day basis. It’s the first book specifically designed to teach young women about the practical benefits of charting their cycles. Explore the fascinating world of ovulation, fertility, and why people even have periods […]
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