Celebrate Your Period - by Amanda D'Almeida (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

Navigate your period with confidence--a guide for girls ages 10 to 14

Getting your period can be exciting... and also a bit nerve-wracking. Help calm fears and answer questions with Celebrate Your Period, a comprehensive guide that demystifies all things menstruation-related.

What sets this apart from other puberty books for girls:

• Biology basics--Kids will gain a better understanding of what's going on inside their body during every facet of the menstrual cycle, including ovulation and the powerful effects of hormones.
• What to expect--Girls will feel prepared for their period as they learn what to anticipate, the various products available, and how to manage physical and emotional symptoms.
• Helpful illustrations--Playful pictures make for an engaging read while informative health graphics act as visual aids for all of the facts discussed.

Help tweens and teens feel empowered when it comes to their period with this body-positive guide.

Review Quotes

"Celebrate Your Period is an honest overview of menstrual health for young humans with big questions. I applaud Amanda d'Almeida for writing a book that normalizes conversations about body health and gives adolescents the chance to feel empowered by their periods!" --Paige Kretschmar, MD, FAAP

"A modern guide for preteen and adolescent girls navigating puberty in a time of social media and widespread misinformation. Speaking directly to girls with a body-positive approach, this guide breaks down the science and empowers girls to make informed choices about their bodies. I wish this book had been available when I was younger. I will definitely be recommending this valuable resource to my patients." --Kyrra Engle, pediatric resident and reproductive health advocate

"This book really simplifies a difficult topic, making it easy to understand and enjoyable. Amanda is able to translate her talent at teaching millions through TikTok into a book that is scientific and educational. I'd recommend this book 10 out of 10 times." --Dr. Dan Villavecer, MD, MS

"This comprehensive period guide empowers you with the knowledge needed to understand your changing body. It reminds us how truly amazing our different bodies are and to love and embrace them. I'm thrilled to share this book as a resource with my patients!" --Rebekah Byrne, MD, host of The Open-Hearted MD podcast

About the Author

AMANDA D'ALMEIDA is a 4th year MD/MPH candidate in New Orleans, Louisiana. She's also the CEO and cofounder of Medicine Explained, a health education platform with more than 1.8 million followers.