Publisher's Synopsis
From Heather Corinna,
founder and director of Scarleteen.com, and Isabella Rotman, cartoonist
and sex educator, comes a graphic novel guide that covers essential topics for
preteens and young teens about their changing bodies and
feelings.
Join friends Malia, Rico,
Max, Sam and Alexis as they talk about all the weird and exciting parts of
growing up! This supportive group of friends are guides for some tricky
subjects. Using comics, activities and examples, they give encouragement and
context for new and confusing feelings and experiences.
Inclusive of different
kinds of genders, sexualities, and other identities, they talk about important
topics like:
- Bodies, including
puberty, body parts and body image
- Sexual and gender
identity
- Gender roles and
stereotypes
- Crushes, relationships,
and sexual feelings
- Boundaries and
consent
- The media and cultural
messages, specifically around bodies and sex
- How to be sensitive,
kind, accepting, and mature
- Where to look for more
information, support and help
A fun and easy-to-read
guide from expert sex educators that gives readers a good basis and an
age-appropriate start with sex, bodies and relationships education! The perfect
complement to any school curriculum.
