Book review: Celebrate Your Body, (and its changes, too) by Sonya Renee Taylor
There is a lot to like about this puberty book for girls that celebrates bodies and their changes too! Sonja Renee Taylor, founder of The Body Is Not An Apology, brings her commitment to radical self-love and body empowerment to this guide designed for girls ages 8+
As with any book on puberty, think of this guide as one option in your tool kit to open conversations with your daughter. I like Taylor’s tone of positive celebration over changing bodies as well as the book’s inclusivity of bodies that are all shapes, sizes and colors. It is simply illustrated, and uses very simple language. I appreciated the repeated emphasis on seeking out a trusted adult to talk, so important for girls to hear early and often!
Chapter themes include: bodies and their changes, anatomy basics, periods, breasts & bras, feelings & friends, and healthy lifestyle and nutrition. This book also offers print and online resources by chapter topic in the back of the book as well as a glossary and index.
My resource 6 tips for using sexual health themed books with your child will give you some quick guidelines as you get started sharing books with your child. And if your child is starting sex ed at school soon, here are my Ten Tips for Parents to help you navigate healthy conversations in your home.
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