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2023 ALA RAINBOW BOOK LIST
A completely new approach to learning about puberty, sex, and gender for kids 10+. Here is the much-anticipated third book in the trilogy that started with the award-winning What Makes a Baby and Sex Is a Funny Word
"Silverberg's writing is fearless . . .…
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1 author picked You Know, Sex as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I’ve heard Cory Silverberg speak at various educator workshops, and I agree with his views that home is largely where sex education should take place.
Yes, of course most parents want it to happen in school as well, but home should be a place where kids can get honest answers to their tough questions. All of Silverberg’s sexual health books (they’re all worth checking out) are written to support these conversations, and You Know, Sex is no exception.
It covers all of sexual health: anatomy, puberty, consent, gender identity, sexual orientation, etc.; plus it boldly dives into controversial topics like…
From Rachel's list on anatomy, modern human reproduction, and family.
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