In this episode of “A Kids Book About: The Podcast,” Evelyn Yang, author of A Kids Book About Sexual Abuse, talks about speaking up in any situation that makes you feel uncomfortable, answers questions submitted from kid listeners, and gives families tools and language to support talks about sexual abuse, without shame or taboo.
Downloadable origami model of the menstrual cycle. Includes templates, instructions, and PowerPoint presentation slides to support the learning. Created by Origami Organelles.
by Lori Britain, PhD. Happy, and also sad. Excited, but nervous too. Feeling friendly, with a little shyness mixed in. Mixed feelings are natural, but they can be confusing. This friendly picture book helps young children make sense of mixed-up emotions. A special section for adults presents ideas for helping children explore their emotions, build […]
The Vulva Quartet Game is a card game similar to ‘Go Fish!’. Collect as many sets of four cards from the different categories as you can – the person with the most sets wins. There are lots of interesting subjects, from ‘Pubic Hair’ to ‘Labia Shape’ to ‘Facts & Wonders’, with fun and informative facts […]
by Mark Loewen. Two dads, two moms, one dad, one mom… These coloring pages show what all loving families have in common. Families love having fun together! This is one of the first children’s coloring books featuring kids with loving parents who are gay, lesbian, bi, or transgender. A great way for kids to learn about all kinds […]
A website that celebrates the intricacies of bodies and fertility, providing accessible information about fertility, menstrual cycles, and showcases photographs documenting changes in the cervix and cervical fluid throughout the cycle
by Pop’n’Olly, this animated video thoughtfully explores what being intersex means.
A board game about menstruation. It strives to turn a typically uneasy situation into a fun, positive, learning experience. The game teaches participants about what is happening within the body and how to “go with the flow.”
by Craig Pomranz. An early book about the power of diversity, the importance of self-acceptance and family support when a child is navigating their way through limiting gender messages and stereotypes.
by McKinley Hunter Manasco. The rules of physical contact can be tricky to grasp and children with special needs are at a heightened risk of abuse. This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, thereby helping the child with special needs stay safe.
Queer and intersectional educational videos and digital content for all ages
by Jayneen Sanders. A beautifully illustrated children’s picture book that sensitively broaches the subject of keeping children safe from inappropriate touch. We teach water and road safety, but how do we teach Body Safety to young children in a way that is neither frightening nor confronting? This book is an invaluable tool for parents, caregivers, […]