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Consent (for Kids!): Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU
Brian takes on a potentially touchy subject with humor and clarity. This is a book that can be read in an hour, but its lessons should, and will, stay with readers for a lifetime.
Spectacular and Craft-Tacular: Arts & Crafts Series Nonfiction
MacGyver has become a verb, and readers will be MacGyvering all over the place with books that teach STEM skills, encourage tinkering and repeated testing, and show how to reuse recyclables. The series below offer original activities, new takes on old favorites, and great-looking reproducibles for library, club, or classroom use.
Wait, What?: A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up
Research shows that the earlier children learn about consent and body autonomy, the better. All libraries serving middle school and upper elementary school students will want this warm, candid guide.
14 Arts & Activities Series for Makerspaces, Clubs, & Classrooms
Librarians selecting activity series should always seek out coherent instructions bolstered by visual information where needed, and laid out in such a way that young people are never left searching for the next step.
21 Series for Crafters and Maker Spaces
Inspire novice and expert makers alike with DIY engineering and decorating projects.
Puberty, Consent, and Sexuality: A Few New Titles
A year ago, I read 75 books about puberty and sexuality for a “Focus On” article for School Library Journal. You’re welcome.
25 Terrifying Horror Novels for Kids and Teens
From totally innocuous through safe scary, all the way to “holy moly!”, the following fiction titles offer a scary experience for a range of readers and their comfort levels.
What Does Consent Really Mean?
While undeniably talky, this sex-positive and inclusive book offers a down-to-earth approach to an awkward subject. Belongs in every middle and high school library.
A Model of Library Service to Children of Incarcerated Parents: SLJ Talks to Nick Higgins, Brooklyn Public Library
Nick Higgins brought Telestory, a free video visitation service for families of prisoners at Rikers Island in New York City, to Brooklyn Public Library. Here's how he did it.
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