A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2023
A School Library Journal Best Book of 2023
A National Science Teachers Association Outstanding Science Trade Book
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An approachable, empowering resource for readers undergoing puberty and approaching adolescence... Rodgers endeavors to provide readers with necessary tools to make informed decisions about the care and keeping of their own bodies. Le Large's highly stylized and casual illustrations... [strike] a successful balance between easily absorbed content and sobering health education." --
Publishers Weekly, starred review "An educational and empowering book that normalizes change and difference. With inviting sections that reflect genuine questions...
Rodgers' body-positive tone and Le Large's inclusive illustrations make for a fun, accessible book that offers readers from any gender an entry point to understanding vaginas, their function, and their care... visual inclusivity underscores Rodgers' resounding message: Everyone is different, and we can be proud of our unique selves." --
Kirkus, starred review "An inviting, conversational style puts readers at ease. A wealth of helpful illustrations... makes this guide
highly recommended. Not only does the art feature female bodies in a range of sizes and skin colors, it also includes a variety of abilities and identities.
An important puberty resource that will leave readers educated, empowered, and feeling included." --
Booklist, starred review "
Delightfully diverse, the illustrations by illustrator Annika Le Large feature bodies of all shapes, sizes, and colors. There is also an
incredibly inclusive theme of honoring anyone and everyone who has a vagina. The sex talks include same-sex conversations, and there's even an entire two-page illustration of how everyone's vulva and labia can look a little different."--
Romper "Although written with middle and high school readers in mind, this fact-filled guide would also be
great for adults who want to start a conversation. This empowering user's manual would make an excellent addition to school and public libraries." --
School Library Connection, recommended "Accompanied by captivating and colorful illustrations, each fact in Rodgers's book is easy to understand, shameless, and very inclusive.
The inclusivity of this book is one of its best features, and it will hopefully help alleviate some embarrassment or shame that many young teens go through when starting puberty." --
Children's Literature "If you're ready to have 'the talk' with your child but you're not sure where to start, let this excellent book do the hard work for you...
A must-read for every mother and daughter." --
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