Alternate Title

It's totally normal!

Author

Mehta, Monica Gupta

Mehta, Asha Lily

Fisher, Fox (illustrator)

Place of Publication

London, UK and Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2023

Physical Description

Softcover; 206 pages

Subject

Sex Education

Young Adults-Gender Identity & Expression

Sexual Abuse-Prevention

Abstract

Mother and teen duo Monica and Asha Mehta work together to answer your most pressing questions. Forget the penis-in-vagina basics - this is a queer friendly guide that'll have you rethinking the very definition of sex. Combining expert advice with the personal experiences of teens all over the world, prepare to plunge into the topics they don't cover in sex ed. Masturbation, pornography, fetishes - if you're not afraid to ask, they're not afraid to answer.

Contents:

- "I love puberty!" (said no one, ever)

- Sex (only your teachers call it "intercourse")

- Yes, yes, yes (understanding consent)

- Safer sex (it doesn't kill the mood)

- Gender (hint: there are more than two)

- Sexuality (born this way)

- LGBTQIA+ and allies (it's not just a phase)

- Relationships (they don't exist in a bubble)

ISBN

9781839973550

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GA 110 MEH 2023

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Author

Pang, Camilla

Boglio, Laurène [ill.]

Place of Publication

London, Eng.

Publisher

Hachette Book Group

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover; 218 pages

Subject

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Abstract

Use science as your guidebook for growing up perfectly weird and perfectly you.

Growing up, Dr Camilla Pang loved patterns and ordering things. She was obsessed with Disney, infatuated by Stephen Hawking and the language she only really understood was science. Diagnosed with autism age eight, Camilla felt like an outsider - and kids often like nothing better than to gang up on outsiders.

This is the story of how Camilla used science as her sidekick for navigating the world - allowing her to translate ideas she could understand (like gravity and light waves) onto things she couldn't (like people, how long to smile for and when someone needed a hug).

Now she is sharing her scientific survival guide with you - so you can grow up with the courage to be yourself, no matter how different you feel or how hard you might find it to connect. Because the hard bit of growing up isn't other people - their opinions, their friendship groups, their popularity, their exam results. No, the hard bit is you: learning who you are as a person, having confidence in your own instincts and understanding what actually makes you happy. And the really hard part is accepting that it's completely normal to be perfectly weird.

ISBN

9781526364326

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR FM 272 PAN 2021

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Author

Silverberg, Cory

Smyth, Fiona [ill.]

Publisher

Seven Stories Press

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Softcover; 432 pages

Subject

Sexuality

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Friendship

Dating

Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Issues

Pregnancy/Childbirth (general works). Obstetrics

Young Adults-Hygiene

Young Adults-Physical Development

Young Adults-Social Behaviour

Young Adults-Emotions

Abstract

You Know, Sex is the first thoroughly modern sex education book for every body, covering not only the big three of puberty?hormones, reproduction, and development?but also power, pleasure, and how to be a decent human being.

Centering young people?s experiences of pressures and joy, risk and reward, and confusion and discovery, there are chapters on body autonomy, gender, consent, pornography, masturbation, stigma, boundaries, harassment,

trauma, and a lot more.

The puberty, anatomy, and reproduction chapters include trans, nonbinary, and intersex bodies and experience, and all of it takes place in our contemporary, media-saturated world (aka, there?s lots of smart phones and social media).

Racially and ethnically diverse, inclusive of cross-disability experience, You Know, Sex is a book for every kind of young person and every kind of family?essential for kids, everyone who knows a kid, and anyone who has ever been a kid.

ISBN

9781644210802

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GA 100 SIL 2022

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Author

Simon, Rachel E.

Grigni, Noah (illust.)

Place of Publication

London, UK

Philadelphia, PA

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover, 94 pages

Subject

Young adults - Gender identity and expression

Abstract

This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book educates children about sex, gender, and relationships in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships, and families, it uses gender-neutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, faith, bodies, gender, and sexuality. For use with children ages 8-12.

ISBN

9781787751736

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GL 716 SIM 2020

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Author

Higginbotham, Anastasia

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Dottir Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover; 64 pages

Subject

Sex Education

Child Sexual Abuse-Prevention

Abstract

Patiently forthcoming with lessons your parents redacted, this necessary conversation stresses consent, sex positivity, and the right to be curious about your body. The dialogue focuses on the dynamics of sex, rather than the mechanics, as Grandma reminds readers that sex is not marriage or reproduction, and doesn?t look the same for everyone. Instead, each person?s sexuality is their very own to discover, explore, and share if they choose.

ISBN

9781948340427

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GA 110 HIG 2021

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URL

https://researchautism.org/self-advocates/sex-ed-for-self-advocates/

Author

Barnett, Jessica Penwell

Holmes, Laura Graham

McLaughlin, Katherine

Moyher, Robin

Strang, John

Zhou, Jiaqi

Davila, Joanne

Place of Publication

Arlington, VA

Publisher

Organization for Autism Research

Publication Date

2022

Subject

Sex Education

Autism

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Young Adults-Sexuality

Abstract

This guide is a sexuality and sex education resource written specifically for autistic people age 15 and up. Autistic people sometimes don't have the chance to learn about sexuality and sex in ways that work for them, so OAR created this guide as a starting point to change that.

In each of the nine sections of the guide, self-advocates will be able to read articles and watch brief videos before testing their knowledge about a given topic and practicing new skills.

Language

English

Material Type

Website

Online

Author

Andrews, A.

Place of Publication

Portland, OR

Publisher

Limerence Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Paperback; 70p.; Graphic novel

Subject

Disabilities

Sex Education

Sexual Health

LGBTQ

Abstract

This easy-to-read comic book guide covers the basics of disability sexuality, common myths about disabled bodies, communication tips, and practical suggestions for having the best sexual experience possible.

ISBN

9781620106945

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GA 110 AND 2021

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Publisher

Relationships Decoded

Publication Date

2020

Subject

Developmental Disabilities

Sex Education

Sexual Health

Social Behaviour

Abstract

This webpage provides lesson plans and visual supports for teachers, counselors, parents, or advocates who are interested in teaching social-sexual education to adults with developmental disabilities.

Language

English

Material Type

Website

Author

Holmes, Melisa

Hutchison, Trish

Lowe, Kathyrn

Place of Publication

Itasca, IL

Publisher

American Academy of Pediatrics

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Softcover, 166 pages

Subject

Puberty

Abstract

Did an adult just give you this book? Did you roll your eyes or laugh a little? Either reaction would be normal because this book is going to give you a lot of information that may seem awkward. It can also be a little funny, but it's really important. It's about puberty--that time when your body starts changing to look more grown up.

Sometimes it may seem as if you are the only one dealing with body changes, but EVERY body goes through puberty. When you understand what's happening to your body, you worry less and you better care for yourself. And whether you're learning about your own body or about bodies that are different from yours, it's normal to be curious, and it's great to understand that puberty is for EVERY body.

Learning about this stuff might make you feel excited, interested, embarrassed, or just plain awkward. However, your feeling is normal. Keep reading. The more you learn, the more comfortable you'll be.

Recommended for ages 9-12.

ISBN

9781610025690

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 305 HOL 2022

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Author

Reynolds, Kate E.

Powell, Jonathan (Ill.)

Publisher

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover : 40 pages

Subject

Sex Education

Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)

Abstract

This carefully written and illustrated book provides an explanation of sex for people with autism and special education needs and disabilities (SEND). It helps readers to understand the physical processes as well as important issues such as consent and sexual safety, helping them to develop positive relationships.

Many people with autism and SEND have or will have intimate relationships. Often sex is alluded to, rather than being carefully explored. This can create confusion around consent, sexual health, and pregnancy, and cause people to turn to dubious online information. This book frankly explains sex so that the reader has a clear understanding of what constitutes sex, knowledge of the proper names for sexual organs and sexual activities, and is aware of the potential physical consequences of having sex.

ISBN

9781787759374

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 110 REY 2021

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Author

Bowers, Lydia

Muñoz, Isabel [ill.]

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Hardcover

Series

We Say What's Okay

Subject

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Abstract

Body awareness is a key foundation of consent. We Listen to Our Bodies gives children a vocabulary to understand and communicate their feelings, develop personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills.

Through body awareness and recognizing how emotions physically manifest, young children can listen to their bodies for clues about how they?re feeling. Their bodies might feel shaky when worried or like one big sigh when calm and relaxed. By recognizing that physical sensations are trying to communicate something, children can understand when they feel unsafe, calm, or in need of healthy touch.

We Listen to Our Bodies follows Deja and her preschool classmates as they learn to build emotional self-awareness by listening to the physical cues of their bodies. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Deja?s teachers use to support children as they learn body awareness. The author, who hosts workshops and trainings on teaching consent for families and early childhood educators around the country, offers additional activities in the back of the book.

Digital content includes a song from Peaceful Schools with downloadable audio files and sheet music.

ISBN

9781631985003

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 110 BOW 2021b

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Author

Bowers, Lydia

Muñoz, Isabel [ill.]

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing Inc.

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; [np.]

Series

We say what's okay

Subject

Social Behaviour (includes boundaries)

Abstract

Being in charge of one's body is a key foundation of consent. We Are in Charge of Our Bodies builds children's social and emotional skills and helps with setting physical boundaries.

ISBN

9781631987151

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 110 BOW 2022

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Author

Kang, Shimi K.

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Viking Penguin Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

320 pages

Subject

Parenting

Abstract

The Tech Solution is a to-the-point resource for parents and educators who want the best approach for raising kids in our digital world. It outlines all you need to know about the short-term and potential long-term consequences of tech use. Dr. Kang simplifies cutting edge neuroscience to reveal a new understanding around how we metabolize experiences with technology that will lay the foundation for lasting success. On top of that, she offers practical advice for tackling specific concerns in the classroom or at home, whether it's possible tech addiction, anxiety, cyberbullying, or loneliness. With her 6-week 6-step plan for rebalancing your family's tech diet, Dr. Kang will help your child build healthy habits and make smart choices that will maximize the benefits of tech and minimize its risks.

ISBN

9780735239548

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

GK 600 KAN 2020

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Author

Loveless, Gina

Johnston, Lauri [ill.]

Place of Publication

New York

Publisher

Random House

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover; 182 pages

Subject

Puberty

Abstract

A first-of-its-kind inclusive puberty guide that celebrates the good and completely awful parts of puberty. Filled with jokes and countless facts to put this stage in perspective--this book is bound to be every kid's new best friend!

Puberty . . . is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time! But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME?

Get the whole picture with this honest, humorous, and empowering survival guide to the tween years. It's packed with straighforward illustrations, easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne and mental health.

No matter your gender, sexuality, or race, this book is for you. Never shying away from the tough stuff, this utterly modern take on puberty is the resource this generation needs! Welcome to modern puberty--it's transformative, kind of gross, but undeniably AWESOME!

ISBN

9781635653533

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 305 LOV 2021

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URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6203120

Author

Steinberg, Stacey

Publisher

Sourcebooks

Publication Date

2020

Subject

Parenting

Internet

Abstract

Growing Up Shared investigates the benefits and risks of sharing our kids' lives on social media, and will help any parent decide on the right path for their family to follow in the online world.

ISBN

9781492698128

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Call Number

GK 650 STE 2020

URL

https://ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/cwhbc/detail.action?docID=6002581

Author

Bryden, Pier

Szatmari, Peter

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Publication Date

2020

Subject

Mental Health

Mental Health/Illness

Parenting

Young Adults-Mental Health. Psychology

Children Mental Health

Abstract

"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children and teens. It's usually obvious what to do for physical injuries like broken bones, but when it comes to our children's mental health, the answers are much less clear, and sometimes even contradictory.

"Pier Bryden and Peter Szatmari, top child and adolescent psychiatrists, are here to help. Using their combined six decades working with families and kids - and their own experiences as parents - they break down the stigma of mental health illness and walk parents through the warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the process of diagnosis and treatment for mental health challenges arising from: anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, psychosis, ADHD, and autism.

"The most important thing to remember as a parent is that you and your child are not alone and there is a lot you can do to improve your child's mental health. The road ahead isn't always easy or straightforward, but start here to learn how to advocate for your child's well-being"--from the inside front cover.

ISBN

9781508257936

Language

English

Material Type

Ebook

Call Number

CD 100 BRY 2020b

Author

Bryden, Pier

Szatmari, Peter

Place of Publication

Toronto, ON

Publisher

Simon & Schuster

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcover ; ix, 271 p.

Subject

Mental Health

Mental Health/Illness

Parenting

Young Adults-Mental Health. Psychology

Children Mental Health

Abstract

"As parents, we worry about our children - about their physical health, performance at school, the types of friends they have, and, of course, their mental health. Every day seems to bring new and expanding issues and disorders and troubling statistics about the rise of mental illness in children and teens. It's usually obvious what to do for physical injuries like broken bones, but when it comes to our children's mental health, the answers are much less clear, and sometimes even contradictory.

"Pier Bryden and Peter Szatmari, top child and adolescent psychiatrists, are here to help. Using their combined six decades working with families and kids - and their own experiences as parents - they break down the stigma of mental health illness and walk parents through the warning signs, risk factors, prevention strategies, and the process of diagnosis and treatment for mental health challenges arising from: anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, sleep disorders, depression, trauma, suicidal thoughts and behaviors, psychosis, ADHD, and autism.

"The most important thing to remember as a parent is that you and your child are not alone and there is a lot you can do to improve your child's mental health. The road ahead isn't always easy or straightforward, but start here to learn how to advocate for your child's well-being"--from the inside front cover.

ISBN

9781508257929

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

CD 100 BRY 2020

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Author

Kobabe, Maia

Place of Publication

Portland, OR

Publisher

Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Softcopy, 240 pages

Subject

Young adults gender identity and expression

Asexual people

Abstract

In 2014, Maia Kobabe, who uses e/em/eir pronouns, thought that a comic of reading statistics would be the last autobiographical comic e would ever write. At the time, it was the only thing e felt comfortable with strangers knowing about em. Now, Gender Queer is here. Maia's intensely cathartic autobiography charts eir journey of self-identity, which includes the mortification and confusion of adolescent crushes, grappling with how to come out to family and society, bonding with friends over erotic gay fanfiction, and facing the trauma and fundamental violation of pap smears. Started as a way to explain to eir family what it means to be nonbinary and asexual, Gender Queer is more than a personal story: it is a useful and touching guide on gender identity--what it means and how to think about it--for advocates, friends, and humans everywhere.

Notes

Graphic novel

ISBN

9781549304002

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GL 716 KOB 2020

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Author

Packer, Alex J.

Place of Publication

Minneapolis, MN

Publisher

Free Spirit Publishing Inc.

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Softcover: 396 pages.

Subject

Young Adults Social Behaviour

Abstract

Empower teens to take charge of their digital lives.

Without avoiding the dark side of technology, this interactive and comprehensive reference book empowers teens to take charge of their digital life and improve their mental health and well-being. Quizzes and exercises guide readers through the process of evaluating their relationships with their screens, social media, and tech in general.

With a frank and humorous approach to a timely topic, award-winning author Alex J. Packer, Ph.D., pulls back the curtain on the hidden aspects of the digital world and shares:

. Signs that screen time is affecting teens? bodies, brains, and relationships

. Tips for protecting their privacy, safety, and reputation.

. Ways social media and algorithms can distort their reality and sense of self

. Tools for finding life balance and resetting their screen scene

Slaying Digital Dragons is a call to action to make the choices that are right for teens. It doesn?t demand ditching smartphones or deactivating social media. Instead, it suggests strategies for playing favorite games and posting on favorite apps, while also doing good in the world and bringing joy and encouragement to others. It invites readers to join the resistance and learn how to thwart the manipulative forces trying to control and profit off their users. And it gives teens what they need to stay safe and take charge of their digital life.

Notes

Reading level grade 8.

Interest level ages 13 & up.

ISBN

9781631985966

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GL 850 PAC 2021

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Alternate Title

NowMaps Jr.

Author

Siegel, Daniel J.

Place of Publication

Eau Claire, WI

Publisher

PESI Publishing

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 55 pages

Subject

Emotional Health

Mindfulness

Abstract

Written by world-renowned neuropsychiatrist and co-author of The Whole-Brain Child, Dr. Dan Siegel, NowMaps Jr. is a delightful rhyming story that introduces kids to the neuroscience of early childhood social-emotional learning in a captivating, interactive way! Kids ages 3-6 will love this beautifully illustrated choose-your-own adventure book that whisks them off to distant lands - including a jungle, a desert, and a pirate ship - as they learn about their thoughts, feelings, and sensory experiences.

ISBN

9781683735328

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CA 200 SIE 2022

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