A Girl's Guide to Puberty & Periods - by Marni Sommer & Margaret Schmitt & Christine Hagstrom (Paperback)

About the Book

A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Periods is a body-positive illustrated book that helps girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it.

Book Synopsis

A Girl's Guide to Puberty and Periods is a body-positive illustrated book that helps girls, ages 9-14, understand what to expect about puberty and everything that goes with it. The book shares "my first period" stories from girls across the U.S. of all backgrounds to help your child understand that everything they are going through is okay and normal. Parents will appreciate that the book also incorporates factual health content and practical tips developed by health experts at Columbia University. The goal is to empower girls to feel more confident and knowledgeable about their changing bodies.

Review Quotes

"This book is a great conversation starter. It really helped my daughter and I begin to have these discussions in a comfortable way."

"The book was really interesting. It answered some questions I had and made me curious about my body and puberty."

"The overall message is that puberty and menstruation are perfectly natural and normal. The relaxed, friendly tone will help allay young people's worries even when it comes to anxious scenarios..."

"Going above and beyond the standard information covered in most puberty books, this illustrated guide explains female puberty in a fresh and inclusive voice."

"A helpful, inviting breakdown of what puberty looks like for girls, with an emphasis on the uniqueness of every body."

"This puberty book for girls is unique in that it provides not only the medical/health information from professionals but also real-life "my first period" stories from girls all over the U.S. Very approachable but still packed with answers to girls' questions."

"An important point of differentiation from other popular puberty books is that this new offering provides "my first period" stories and advice from diverse girls across the U.S. to help young women understand that everything they're going through is normal. Parents will appreciate that the book incorporates factual health content and practical tips developed by adolescent health experts at Columbia University."

"...the graphic novel includes a refreshing dose of racial, ethnic, family, and body diversity in the girls depicted. Unlike lots of books that include discussions of sex, gender, or relationships, A Girl's Guide is pretty singularly focused on what puberty means for cis-girls."