Sex Ed Book Review

Barb brought two books which tell similar stories about following your own vision of who you are! They are: “ Sadiq wants to Stitch ”, written by Mamta Nainy, illustrated by Niloufer Wadia and published by Karadi Tales (2020) and “ Julián Is a Mermaid ” written and illustrated by Jessica Love and published by Candlewick Press (2019). Listen to Landa and Barb as they gush over the beautiful illustr...

This episode’s theme is “breaking gender stereotypes” books for young readers: Landa Brought “How to be a Real Man”, written and illustrated by Scott Stuart and published by Hardie Grant Children’s Publishing (2021) and Barb brought “Dolls and Trucks are for Everyone” by Robb Pearlman and illustrated by Eda Kaban, published by Running Press Kids (2022). We're stoked to bring you two possible pilla...

Today’s Book: Puberty is Gross but also Really Awesome by Gina Loveless, Illustrated by Lauri Johnston. Published by Rodale Kids in 2021. https://lovelesswriting.com/book/puberty-is-gross-but-also-really-awesome/ Sometimes ya just gotta call it like it is, right? Puberty IS gross. We also emphatically agree with today's book- it is also really awesome! Enjoy this fun adventure through some of our...

Today's Book: Rainbow: A First Book of Pride by Michael Gehnart (he/him), illustrated by Anne Passchier (they/them). Published in 2019 by Magination Press. https://www.apa.org/pubs/magination/441B269 Rainbows! This is a quick introduction to Pride and to the Pride flag colors. Short and sweet, we'll tell you what we like and give you ideas of how it can fit into your toddler/preschool library. Sho...

TWO fabulous books for you by one spectacular author! Lil Miss Hot Mess is the author of "IF YOU’RE A DRAG QUEEN AND YOU KNOW IT"  (published in 2022 by Running Press Kids) and "THE HIPS ON THE DRAG QUEEN GO SWISH, SWISH, SWISH" (published in 2020 by Running Press Kids). Both books include beautiful and fun illustrations by Olga de Dios .  Find both books (and some incredible bonus resou...

Double feature episode! Landa has been excited to talk about one book for a while, and Barb was excited to find a new book at the library! We share TWO examples of how to discuss they/them pronouns. Today's books: A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns : by Archie Bongiovanni (They/Them) and illustrated by Tristan Jimerson (He/Him). Published in 2018 by Limerence Press. Find it at https://...

Today's Book: A 5 is Against the Law by Kari Dunn Buron, published 2007 by AAPC.inc (updated? For 2022) https://www.5pointscale.com/books.html One of our most often recommended guides for teachers, parents, and helping professionals trying to answer the question, "How do I teach boundaries?". We talk about how we use this book and how important it is to individualize education! Plus, Landa talks a...

Today's book: Bodies are Cool- author and illustrator: Tyler Feder. Published by Dial Books for Younger Readers/Penguin Random House in 2021 Bodies ARE cool! Please come enjoy this wonderful, whimsical, body-inclusive book with us. Show notes: Find the book and illustrations: https://www.tylerfeder.com/ Vulva gallery on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.vulva.gallery/?hl=en Winnie Harlow on...

Let's talk about...Science! We hope you enjoy this conversation with award-winning sexuality educator Deborah Roffman about her new book, designed to make answering, "Where did I come from...How did I get out of there...How did I get in there in the first place?" easier for caregivers!  Today's title: The Science of Babies: A little book for big questions about bodies, birth, and families. Au...

We're THRILLED to be meeting with Carly Manes (she/her) today! A few months ago, we set out to answer the question, "Why isn't there a book that we can use to talk to young people about abortion?" Thank goodness, Carly and Mar (they/them) already had an answer for us. Learn about the path to publication, what a doula is, and what resources you can use to supplement learning. What’s an Abortion, An...

Today's book: Queerly Autistic by Erin Ekins (she/her). Published in 2021 by Jessica Kingsley https://queerlyautistic.com/ Worner's back with another book to celebrate Pride Month! Tune in to hear about this inclusive resource, and why we're including it on our bookshelves. Other links:  Land Acknowledgements https://landback.org/ https://native-land.ca/ Audio book version https://play.google...

Today's Book: Bang!: Masturbation for People of All Genders and Abilities by Vic Liu (she/her), includes writing and illustrations by Vic Liu, Nina Chausow, Alex Tait, Clare Edgeman, Leah Holmes, Sam Dusing, Patrick Wiedeman, Rebecca Bedell, Lafayette Matthews, Andrew Gurza, and Angus Andrews. Published 2021 by Microcosm Publishing https://microcosmpublishing.com/catalog/books/11520 We're SO excit...

We share a list of materials (books and websites) which can help facilitate informed, non-judgmental, medically accurate discussions with young people. Stay tuned, we'll continue offering more resources to help have these conversations. Books mentioned: The Every Body Book 2020 Rachel Simon (see Episode 8) - ages 8+ It’s Perfectly Normal by Robie Harris 5th edition 2021 (see Episode 4) - ages 10+...

Today's book: You know, Sex by Cory Silverberg; Illustrator Fiona Smyth (Published by Seven Stories Press AND Triangle Square books in 2022 ) HOT!!! off the presses (new book smell and all). Landa and Barb have been planning and scheming (okay, maybe not "scheming", but definitely planning ) for today's book review to be released. Come listen to us talk about today's delightful trove of sex ed goo...

To kick off Sexual Assault Awareness month, we're joined by Lizzie DeYoung Charbonneau, author of “Your whole body: from your head to your toes and everything in between”. Lizzie is a children’s book author, software developer and mother. Lizzie was inspired to write this book when looking for a book for her son that described all body parts - including genitals - in the same way. The book was pub...

Today's book: What Makes a Baby by Cory Silverburg (they/them), illustrated by Fiona Smyth (she/her). Published in 2012 by Triangle Square Books for Young Readers/7 Stories Press www.corysilverberg.com/what-makes-a-baby Remember when we started this podcast talking about how much we love the work of Cory Silverburg and Fiona Smyth? They're back with a child-friendly and fun explanation of, well, w...

Today's Book: Mummy Laid an Egg! by Babette Cole. Published in 1995 by Red Fox Publishing www.amazon.com/Mommy-Laid-Egg-Where-Babies/dp/0811813193 This is our FIRST "banned book", and it does the amazing double-duty of making us snort-laugh and smile in appreciation at the same time. We're talking about no-kidding kid-friendly S-E-X conversations in this episode, and exploring the topic through th...

Today's Episode: Boys, Girls, and Body Science- A First Book about Facts of Life Author: Meg Hickling, Illustrator: Kim La Fave Published 2002 by Harbour Publishing  https://harbourpublishing.com/products/9781550172362 It's the book that will show you how sexuality educators will talk to your young children! With cardigans! Also mentioned in the episode: www.blackenterprise.com/illustrations-...

Today's Book: ABC of Gender Identity by Devika Dalal (author and illustrator), adult guide by Dr. Michele Angello (Published by Jessica Kingsley 2021 https://us.jkp.com/products/abc-of-gender-identity ) Landa promised to find a book at the library and she came back with a FRESH new option! We love learning new things and this book is all about gender identity, wrapped in an adorable set of images...

Today's Book:  Wait, What? A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up by Heather Corinna, Illustration by Isabella Rotman, Colored by Luke Howard (published by Limerence Press 2019) https://onipress.com/collections/limerence-press/products/wait-what-a-comic-book-guide-to-relationships-bodies-and-growing-up Wait, WHAT? We haven't reviewed this one yet? Landa and Barb are start...

We're ready for a little bit of time to recharge our batteries and are looking forward to coming back strong for 2022! Today we share our plans for next season, sneak-peek the book we're starting with, and share our reading lists for the holiday season. Landa's List: What Do you Meme - Family https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/house-and-home/what-do-you-meme-family/810816030456-item.html?ikwid=w...

Today's Books (in alphabetical order):  My Body! What I Say Goes! by Jayneen Sanders, Illustration by Anna Hancock (published by Educator2Empower 2016) www.e2epublishing.info/mbwisg Who’s the Boss of This Body by Meghan Hurley Backofen, LCSW, Illustration by Finao Agency  (self-published 2019) www.amazon.com/Whos-Boss-Meghan-Hurley-Backofen/dp/1093530804 Talking about sexual abuse is a B...

It's the content WE wish we had as teenagers! Wonderfully illustrated, engaging content that teens are asking for. Check out this episode to see why we love it so much! Author(s) - Erika Moen & Matthew Nolan  Illustrators - Erica Moen Publisher - RH Graphic  Year Published - 2021 www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/605726/lets-talk-about-it-by-erika-moen-and-matthew-nolan Additional Sho...

From the first sentence of the book (which is "Disabled people have sex"), we're smitten with this publication. With content and language to inform and empower disabled people, caregivers, and educators alike, what's not to love? We'll tell you more on this episode. Check it out here: https://onipress.com/collections/limerence-press Additional show links:   Parents Magazine "Should We Be Talk...

Today's Book: CONSENT FOR KIDS: BOUNDARIES, RESPECT, and BEING IN CHARGE OF YOU! Author & Illustrator: Rachel Brian Publisher: Little, Brown and Company, 2020 https://www.rachelannbrian.com/consent-for-kids Have you seen those "tea as consent" videos? Probably. Did you know that Blue Seat Studio made a version for kids? (If not, it's at www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3nhM9UlJjc ). If you like the vi...