Books
Below are a few key reads that get a feminist star in my book (thoughtfully crafted, inclusive of bodies and genders, reproductive diversity, representation of interesting girls, etc).
For a very comprehensive guide to books, check out the fabulous website A Mighty Girl
SEX POSITIVITY
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The Family Book, by Todd Parr (ages 3-6)
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What Makes a Baby, by Cory Silverberg (ages 3-7)
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What's the Big Secret? by Laurie Krasny Brown and Marc Brown (ages 4-8)
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My Mom's Having a Baby! by Dori Hillestad Butler (ages 3-9)
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It's So Amazing,(ages 7-10)
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It's Perfectly Normal (ages 10+) All by Robie H. Harris and Michael Emberley
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Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up By by Heather Corinna , Isabella Rotman (9-14)
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Dating Smarts: What Every Teen Needs To Know To Date, Relate by Amy Lang, MA
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Sex, Teens, And Everything In Between by Shafia Zaloom
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Beyond Birds and Bees: Bringing Home a New Message to Our Kids About Sex, Love, and Equality by Bonnie J. Rough (a must-read for parents -- the earlier the better)
BODY POSITIVITY
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Amanda’s Big Dream by Judith Matz (age 4+)
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Your Body Is Awesome by Sigrun Danielsdottir (ages 4-7)
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The Care and Keeping of You: Book 1 by Dr. Cara Natterson, (for girls ages 8+).
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The Care and Keeping of You: Book 2 (The Book for Older Girls) by Dr. Cara Natterson (for girls 10+)
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The Body Book for Boys (for boys ages 10-15)
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Period by Natalie Byrne (for tweens and up)
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A Girl's Guide to Puberty & Periods (An illustrated book for girls 9-14) By Marni Sommer et al.
HOW TO (NOT) MANAGE WEIGHT
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“I’m, Like, SO Fat!”: Helping Your Teen Make Healthy Choices about Eating and Exercise in a Weight-Obsessed World By Dianne Neumark-Sztainer
EMPOWERED GIRLS
Boys need to hear stories about strong, competent, adventurous girls too!
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The Paperbag Princess By Robert Munsch (ages 4-7)
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Chrysanthemum by Kevin Henkes (ages 4-8)
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Velma Gratch and the Way Cool Butterfly By Alan Madison (ages 4-8)
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Madam President The Extraordinary, True (and Evolving) Story of Women in Politics By Catherine Thrimmesh (ages 6-9 years)
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One Crazy Summer By Rita Williams Garcia (ages 8-12 years)
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Feminist AF: A Guide to Crushing Girlhood By Brittney Cooper et al (ages 13-18)
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