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You-ology

A Puberty Guide for EVERY Body

by Trish Hutchison
Kathryn Lowe
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From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning about puberty!Remember that awkward day in school when the boys went to one classroom and the girls to another and everyone nervously giggled, learning about taboo topics like menstruation and erections? What if your kids could learn about changing bodies in a way that isn't secretive or shameful? And what if it could even be inclusive, fun, and, well, kind of adorable?A new kind of puberty guide, You-ology embraces an inclusive approach that normalizes puberty for all kids. Traditional puberty education only contributes to a sense of isolation and often does not include all kids' experience of puberty and leaves kids with questions about how puberty will affect their friends and classmates.For curious kids and parents looking to talk about puberty in an inclusive way, You-ology offers fact-based, age-appropriate, and body positive information about the physical, social, and emotional changes ahead for all kids.Colorful illustrations keep the tone upbeat and engaging, while short stories featuring a cast of diverse characters add relatability and humor. Helping kids understand what EVERY body goes through in puberty, grows greater compassion and empathy for all.

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  • Release date

    April 19, 2022

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    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781610025706

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781610025706
      • File size: 5174 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Booklist

      April 15, 2022
      Grades 4-7 This reassuring and preteen-friendly guide to puberty mixes factual information with short stories that feature a diverse cast of characters to show how relatable puberty is. Chapters define body parts and their nicknames and the physical changes that occur during puberty (e.g., getting body hair, breasts, erections, and periods). The book covers period products available and how to use them. In discussing the social and emotional feelings young people have during puberty, it explains how it's natural for them to be curious about their bodies and lists safe places to go for information. It briefly discusses masturbation, pornography, privacy, boundaries, consent, and sexual abuse. The book sensitively describes puberty from the point of view of gender-diverse and transgender youth. It also explains why puberty is an important time to develop healthy habits. A useful and reassuring body-positive book with colorful illustrations (some not seen) and catchy chapter titles. Back matter includes an EDI statement by the American Academy of Pediatrics, a glossary, and fun facts.

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    • School Library Journal

      June 1, 2022

      Gr 6 Up-The American Academy of Pediatrics makes a statement on inclusivity with a puberty guidebook for all young bodies. Written by three physicians, the book frames puberty through normalcy, positivity, and acceptance. The text covers most of the bases: beginning with "Friends and Feelings" as a first chapter, which makes explicit the intention of promoting emotional, mental, and physical health. It continues on to topics like breasts, skin, testosterone, body odor, and more, with each chapter introduced by a short story from one of six young people, whose unique characteristics and diversity demonstrate the intersectionality and complexity of their lives. Though purporting to be inclusive and featuring two transgender main characters, the particular puberty concerns of trans youth are covered only superficially, and the language used is clunky at times. Relationships and sex are not discussed, though masturbation is explained and normalized. The authors take a highly cautionary tone about pornography, and send a strong message about sexual abuse. The age-appropriate and accurate information is presented in large blocks of text, with little formatting to break up the content. The colorful illustrations are sparse and serve as a break for the eyes, featuring the cartoonlike characters common in puberty books, but with few diagrams or images of body parts detailed enough to add value to the text. VERDICT While not at the forefront in terms of pushing boundaries on inclusivity in puberty texts, this book benefits from having the backing of a trusted and reputable source, and is full of important and useful information. A recommended purchase.-Clara Hendricks

      Copyright 2022 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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