Wait, What?
A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up
Heather Corinna author Luke Howard author Isabella Rotman author
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Oni Press,US
Published:3rd Sep '19
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From Heather Corinna,founder and director of Scarleteen.com, and Isabella Rotman, cartoonistand sex educator, comes a graphic novel guide that covers essential topics forpreteens and young teens about their changing bodies andfeelings.
Join friends Malia, Rico,Max, Sam and Alexis as they talk about all the weird and exciting parts ofgrowing up! This supportive group of friends are guides for some trickysubjects. Using comics, activities and examples, they give encouragement andcontext for new and confusing feelings and experiences.
Inclusive of differentkinds of genders, sexualities, and other identities, they talk about importanttopics like:
- Bodies, includingpuberty, body parts and body image
- Sexual and genderidentity
- Gender roles andstereotypes
- Crushes, relationships,and sexual feelings
- Boundaries andconsent
- The media and culturalmessages, specifically around bodies and sex
- How to be sensitive,kind, accepting, and mature
- Where to look for moreinformation, support and help
A fun and easy-to-readguide from expert sex educators that gives readers a good basis and anage-appropriate start with sex, bodies and relationships education! The perfectcomplement to any school curriculum.
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2019 Best of the Best
THE ADVOCATE, Best LGBTQ Graphic Novels of 2019
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Notable Children's Book by The Association for Library Service to Children
“It brings a loving, essential lens to matters of heart and soul, offering a roadmap not only to physical changes, but the complex social and emotional terrain of consent, crushes, and identity." -- Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, Nurture the Wow
"This dream team of creators came up with a book that is not only accessible but totally enjoyable to read! I'm so excited to see Wait, What? in every library, school and doctor's office in 2019!" -- Archie Bongiovanni, A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns
“Wait, What? is straightforward and clear, exactly what’s needed to help kids develop authentic awareness and conversation about bodies, relationships, feelings and sexuality.” -- Peggy Orenstein, Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape
“Wait, What? is a wonderful guide to topics adolescents are curious about, presenting information in relatable, gender-inclusive text and clever illustrations. This is the book adolescents—and their parents—have been looking for." -- Melanie Davis, PhD, CSE, Our Whole Lives Program Associate
ISBN: 9781620106594
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 8mm
Weight: 166g
80 pages