by Lydia Bowers. Body awareness is a key foundation of consent. We Listen to Our Bodies gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills.
by Heather Corinna. The go-to sex ed guide for teens and young adults, tackling everything you want to know about sex, from consent, safer sex, emotional health and more, from the founder of scarleteen.com. Inclusive of all genders and sexual identities, this book clearly spells it out–no shame, no judgement, just comprehensive and accurate info […]
by Rachel Brian. This is a smart, playful guide to consent and bodily autonomy, packed with bright and energetic illustrations. Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more.
Video series by Planned Parenthood covering the nuances of sexual consent: How do you know if someone wants to have sex with you? What to do when someone definitely wants to have sex. How to handle when someone isn’t quite sure if they want to have sex. What to do when someone does not want […]
By Cheryl M. Bradshaw, MA. This book is a comprehensive guide with essential information about setting boundaries, coercion, reciprocity, and communication. It also includes hard facts about sex and trauma, the effects of pornography and cultural expectations, and much more. This book teaches how to make sexual decisions that honor your sense of values and […]
Childhood sexual abuse prevention education, resources, and support for families and providers
Activity books that help families have big and small conversations about sexual health topics.
by Sara Perry. A book for children to get conversations about positive sexuality started, with accurate information about gender identity, gender expression, consent and self-trust. Framed in the context of empowerment and based on research findings that prove teaching that pleasure and confidence are integral part of a consensual society.
Fun, animated, inclusive and sex positive short videos to help tweens and teens learn about consent, personal safety, and healthy relationships
by Jayneen Sanders. A children’s picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially those relating to her body and personal boundaries. This book is a springboard for discussions regarding children’s choices and their rights.
by Pattie Fitzgerald. Siblings Katie and her little brother Kyle learn about personal safety, private parts, and “thumbs up & thumbs down” touches by talking with their mom in a loving and easy-to-understand manner. With an empowering dialog that is never fearful, parents can use this book to begin this important discussion with their children.