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

Harris, Robie H.

Emberley, Michael (Illustrator)

Place of Publication

Cambridge, MA

Publisher

Candlewick Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

paperback, 128 pages

Subject

Sex Education

Sexual Health

Puberty

Child Sexual Behaviour

Young Adults Sexuality

Abstract

With more than 1.5 million copies in print, It?s Perfectly Normal has been a trusted resource on sexuality for more than twenty-five years. Rigorously vetted by experts, this is the most ambitiously updated edition yet, featuring to-the-minute information and language accompanied by new and refreshed art.

ISBN

9781536207200

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GA 100 HAR 2021

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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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URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCCH1383_PiccNeedToKnow.pdf

Corporate Author

IV Home Therapy Program

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Children's Hospital

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

PDF, 4 p.

Subject

Drug Delivery Systems

Medical Equipment and Supplies (general works; includes medical devices)

Abstract

Information on what a PICC is, how to care for a PICC, and what to watch for.

Language

English

Material Type

Online

Handout

Call Number

BCCH1383

Author

Winner, Michelle Garcia

Crooke, Pamela

Edition

3rd edition

Place of Publication

Santa Clara, CA

Publisher

Think Social Publishing & North River Press

Publication Date

2021

Physical Description

Paperback; 211 pages.

Subject

Young Adults - Social Behaviour

Abstract

This anime-illustrated guidebook is written for teens and young adults to learn how the social mind is expected to work in order to effectively relate to others at school, at work, in the community and even at home.

ISBN

9781936943852

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH GL 850 WIN 2021

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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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Author

Bastian, Don

Place of Publication

Verona, WI

Publisher

Attainment Company, Inc.

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Spiralbound with 72 cards; 203p.

Subject

Young Adults - Life Transitions

Young Adults-Hygiene

Young Adults-Social Behaviour

Life Skills

Abstract

This fully illustrated program is ideal to help non-readers learn and follow grooming activities. Each activity is illustrated step-by-step in a reproducible format and described in lesson plans featuring objectives, data forms and training suggestions.

ISBN

9781578616664

Language

English

Material Type

Kit

Call Number

FM 275 BAS 2020

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Author

Nworta, Christle

Hsu, Ginnie

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Neon Squid

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Hardcover; 64 pages

Subject

Hospitals (general works)

Children's Hospitalization

Abstract

It's another busy day at the hospital! Meet doctors and nurses, ride in an ambulance, and discover the magic of medicine in this nonfiction story for kids.

This book is perfect for any child who is nervous about a trip to the hospital. Dr. Christle Nwora takes readers behind the scenes to meet the incredible people who keep you healthy, from surgeons to mental health therapists. Dr. Nwora also explains the science behind how things work, from X-rays to operating theaters.

Set over the course of one day, you?ll follow different patients through their trip to the hospital, including:

- A couple having a new baby

- A boy getting a cast for his broken arm

- A woman on her way to have an operation

As you turn the pages of this book, illustrated by Ginnie Hsu, marvel at the way hospital staff work together―see who prepares the food in the cafeteria, what goes on in the laundry room, and what doctors chat about during their coffee break.

Once you've read this book you'll realize hospitals are full of heroes!

Notes

For ages 6 - 10.

ISBN

9781684492046

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR JB 200 NWO 2022

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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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URL

http://www.cw.bc.ca/library/pdf/pamphlets/BCW1006_TakingYourPlacentaHome.pdf

Corporate Author

Department of Pathology

Place of Publication

[Vancouver, BC?]

Publisher

BC Women's Hospital + Health Centre

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

PDF file, 2 p.

Subject

Pregancy/Childbirth. Obstetrics

Childbirth

Notes

BCW1006

Language

English

Material Type

Online

Handout

Call Number

BCW1006

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

Haroutounian, Simon

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Oxford University Press

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Hardcover ; 394 p.

Subject

Medication

Drugs

Pharmacology

Drug Therapy (general works). Pharmacology

Abstract

"Your home probably has some sort of pain relief medication, something to combat bouts of allergies, and maybe a few vitamins or supplements from the local health store. And then there are the prescribed medications, the ones you're taking daily and those that you take 'as needed'. But do you ever wonder how your medications work, what is the best time to take each, or how that pain relief tablet, those allergy meds, and prescription drugs interact when taken at the same time? Or how your newly prescribed antibiotic reacts with that glass of wine you had with dinner?

"Preventing Medication Errors at Home tells you what you need to know about those medications in your house and how each can improve your health and possibly cause harm. With drug therapy being a major part of conventional medical treatment, and so many medications available over-the-counter, tens of thousands of people in the United States alone die every year from side effects related to their diabetes, pain, depression and blood-thinning medications, and roughly one million people

are admitted to the hospital for drug-related issues. At least half of these disasters are preventable with proper awareness of how drugs work, how to take them properly, how to identify serious side effects, and how to avoid dangerous drug combinations.

"Dr. Simon Haroutounian presents an engaging, easy-to-read book to help you take responsibility for your medications. Learning how to ask the right questions before you start a new medication is likely to improve your health, and possibly save your life"--from the inside front cover

ISBN

9780190674984

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

EA 100 HAR 2020

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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

Tompkins, Michael A.

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Paperback; 178p.

Subject

Anxiety

Depression

Young Adults-Emotions

Young Adults-Self-Help

Abstract

In The Anxiety and Depression Workbook for Teens, you'll find straightforward and easy-to-implement cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) skills to help you stay one step ahead of your symptoms, connect with friends, try new things, bounce back from setbacks, and start feeling better right away. You'll learn all about where your symptoms come from, how to identify situations that can make your symptoms worse, and how to break the thinking habits that keep you feeling stuck in life.

ISBN

9781684039197

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH CD 420 TOM 2022

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Alternate Title

[Cognitive Behavioural Therapy anger management skills for teens with anxiety-driven anger]

Author

Dunn, Kelsey Torgerson

Place of Publication

Oakland, CA

Publisher

Instant Help Books

Publication Date

2022

Physical Description

Paperback; [168p.]

Subject

Anxiety

Anger

Young Adults-Emotions

Young Adults-Self-Help

Cognitive Therapy

Abstract

Using a proven-effective approach rooted in evidence-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), When Anxiety Makes You Angry will help you identify the anxiety beneath your anger, accept difficult emotions?rather than fighting or trying to ignore them?and learn healthy coping and self-regulation skills to help you find emotional balance. You?ll also discover how to ?train your brain? to stop and think before reacting; and how to choose calm over chaos when faced with the things that trigger your anxiety or anger.

ISBN

9781684038367

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

YOUTH CD 420 DUN 2022

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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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Alternate Title

I know you are lying

Author

Benedis-Grab, Daphne

Place of Publication

New York, NY

Publisher

Scholastic

Publication Date

2022

Subject

Child Social Behaviour

Abstract

This twisty middle school thriller is One of Us is Lying meets Pretty Little Liars for young readers.

There's been a theft at the middle school! Sasha's bag has been stolen from her locker.

The security cameras on the school's front entrance captured four students entering the building early. Present at the time of the crime, Maddie, Jack, Nora, and Henry become top suspects. Each of them has a reason to dislike Sasha. Each has something to hide. But which of them is responsible for the break-in? And can they figure out who the thief is before Sasha gets her revenge... on all of them.

Set during a single day of school, this is a gripping, twisty read about what happens when bullying goes too far, written by Daphne Benedis-Grab, author of I Know Your Secret.

ISBN

9781338793987

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GK 850 BEN 2022

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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

Physical and emotional awareness are key foundations of consent. We Check In with Each Other gives children a vocabulary to understand that they can change their minds at any time, develop and communicate personal boundaries, and build their social and emotional skills.

The second book in the We Say What?s Okay series, We Check In with Each Other follows Harrison as he checks in with himself and with his classmates throughout the day to see if they?re still having fun and feeling safe. Using the book as a read-aloud, educators and families can model the language Harrison?s teachers use to support children as they learn to listen to their body signals and respect the personal boundaries of others. 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

9781631985034

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR CF 110 BOW 2021a

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Author

Daynes, Katie

Pim, Christine (ill.)

Place of Publication

London, UK

Publisher

Usborne Publishing

Publication Date

2020

Physical Description

Board book; [no page numbers]

Series

Usborne first questions and answers

Usborne lift-the-flap

Subject

Death and Dying

Abstract

A beautiful and gentle look at the circle of life, using Christine Pym's gorgeous animals characters to explore the emotions and facts around death, with questions such as Is it ok to talk about dying? What happens when someone dies? Can I shout and cry and hide away? and How can I stop feeling sad? The latest in the wonderful First Questions and Answers series, this title covers an extremely tricky topic in a friendly and approachable way. Uses animal characters in the same way as First Q&A: What are feelings? Fills a very important gap in the market, helping parents and carers to find the words to explain death and dying to young children.

ISBN

9781474979887

Language

English

Material Type

Book

Call Number

JUNIOR GV 100 DAY 2020

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