by Cory Silverberg. In a bright graphic format featuring four dynamic middle schoolers, this book grounds sex ed in social justice, covering not only the big three of puberty—hormones, reproduction, and development—but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being. Topics include body autonomy, disclosure, stigma, harassment, pornography, trauma, masturbation, consent, boundaries […]
by Melissa Pintor Carnagey, LBSW. A comprehensive guide that walks parents and caregivers through over 150 conversation starters, reflection exercises, and activities to begin implementing at every age and stage on topics such as: bodies, feelings, safe and unsafe touch, consent, relationships, menstruation, pleasure, online porn, gender, sex, and more.
by Andrew Maxwell Triska, LCSW. Whether you’ve been pondering big feelings and questions about your gender, or you’re just a little curious about it, this is an interactive workbook that will walk you through what gender identity is. You’ll learn that there are endless ways to express yourself and that there’s no right or wrong […]
by Katherine Locke. Follow Ari through their neighborhood as they try to find their words in this sweet, accessible introduction to gender-inclusive pronouns that is perfect for readers of all ages.
by Emily Neilson. “A sweet and celebratory story of a family’s first time at Pride” We love this new beautifully illustrated children’s book, based on the real life childhood experiences of the author. The scenes represented within this read are authentic and capture queer joy so lovingly. Follow young Emily, Mommy, and Mama as they take […]
by Dr. Brené Brown. A practical and hopeful guide for raising children who know that they are worthy of love, belonging, and joy, which are all powerful markers of sexual health and safety.
by Lydia Bowers and Isabel Muñoz. The third book in the We Say What’s Okay series, We Ask Permission follows Jovan as he learns to ask permission and become a body language detective. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Jovan’s teachers use to support children as they learn to look for […]
by various contributing authors, edited by Laura Erickson-Schroth. A revolutionary resource–a comprehensive, reader-friendly guide for transgender people, with each chapter written by transgender and gender expansive authors. Inspired by Our Bodies, Ourselves, this book covers topics such as race, religion, employment, medical and surgical transition, mental health, relationships, sexuality, parenthood, arts and culture, and many […]
by Heather Corinna. This book is a graphic novel guide that covers essential topics for preteens and young teens about their changing bodies and feelings. Inclusive of different kinds of genders, sexualities, and other identities, the main characters talk about important topics like: Bodies, including puberty, body parts and body image; Sexual and gender identity; […]
by Carly Manes and Emulsify. This is a medically accurate, non-judgmental, gender inclusive resource for young people ages 8+ about abortion care. In this book, you’ll learn what an abortion is, some of the reasons people have abortions, and a few of the ways people might feel about their abortions.
by My Little Yoni. This is a 10 book set of doctor-approved, sex ed books covering a variety of topics including anatomy, consent, menstruation, masturbation, healthy relationships, LGBTQ+, gender, reproduction and more. Books in the set are designed for different age groups: 3-5+, 5-8+, 8-10+, so they’re great for progressing the talks over stages.
by Educate to Empower Publishing. A series of 12 picture books for children written to assist parents, caregivers and educators in having open and age-appropriate conversations with early learners around crucial, and at times, ‘tough’ topics related to consent, feelings, safe/unsafe touch, gender, and more.