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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 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 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.

Animated, fun video series for parents and kids ages 4-9 that brings age-appropriate sex ed resources to support the early talks. Topics include talking about where babies come from, how to talk to young kids about sex, how to handle “playing doctor” scenarios, talking about gender, and teaching about privacy and genitals.

by Karen Rayne, PhD. This book is an inclusive growing-up guide for teen girls with information on gender and identity, dating and romance, relationships, and sex. It gives teen girls practical information that is uncensored, factual, and unbiased, and aims to help readers develop into responsible and informed adults and prepare them for healthy romantic […]

by Michelle Hope. This book offers honest, straightforward, and understanding information in a practical Q&A format with answers to real-life sex ed questions from girls ages 10-13 such as: How can I feel better about myself? What is a period? Why are my boobs sore? What should I expect in a relationship? What is abstinence? How […]

by Diane Ehrensaft. This book explains the interconnected effects of biology, nurture, and culture to explore why gender can be fluid, rather than binary. It encourages caregivers to listen to each child, learn their particular needs, and support their quest for a true gender self.

by Mady G and J.R. Zuckerberg. This book guides you through the basics of the LGBT+ world. Covering essential topics like sexuality, gender identity, coming out, and navigating relationships, this guide explains the spectrum of human experience through informative comics, interviews, worksheets, and imaginative examples.

by Boston Women’s Health Book Collective. A comprehensive guide to all aspects of women’s health and sexuality including menopause, birth control, childbirth, sexual health, sexual orientation, gender identity, mental health and general well-being.

Peggy Orenstein dives back into the lives of young people to give voice to the unspoken, revealing how young men understand and negotiate the new rules of physical and emotional intimacy. Drawing on comprehensive interviews with young men, psychologists, academics, and experts in the field, Boys & Sex dissects so-called locker room talk; how the […]