All About Vulvas and Vaginas: A Learning About Bodies Book

by Dorian Solot, Marshall Miller, Tyler Feder (Illustrator)

Overview

"Educational and approachable" – Publishers Weekly

Head, shoulders, knees, and . . . vulvas and vaginas! Young children are curious about all body parts.

With bright illustrations, readable language, and a matter-of-fact tone, this guide offers readers the information they need to understand how bodies work.

All About Vulvas and Vaginas is a book that embraces body diversity, reassures kids, and provides caregivers easy ways to answer the common questions that children have.

Additional guidance for parents and caregivers includes more information on being an askable parent and how to talk to young children about sensitive topics.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781250377852
Publisher:	Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Publication date:	04/30/2024
Sold by:	Macmillan
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	13 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 7 Years

About the Author

Dorian Solot (she/her) and Marshall Miller (he/him) are nationally‑recognized sex educators who are passionate about increasing people's knowledge and comfort with their own bodies. They have presented over 1,000 programs on sexuality topics at universities, businesses, high schools, national conferences, churches, and adult education centers over the past twenty years.

Graduates of Brown University, Solot and Miller's media appearances include CNN, NBC, the New York Times, National Public Radio, Time, Cosmopolitan, and hundreds of other newspapers, radio, and television shows.

Tyler Feder (she/her) is an artist whose work explores big feelings, feminism, and pop culture. Her debut solo work, Dancing at the Pity Party, a graphic memoir about the premature death of her super cool mom, won the Sydney Taylor gold medal for young adult literature. When she is not making art, Tyler enjoys milky coffee, jigsaw puzzles, and staring emo-ly into Lake Michigan. She currently lives and works out of a cozy apartment in Chicago with her beloved cat son, Mitzvah Bear. Tyler's favorite color is pink (obviously).

Dorian Solot (she/her) and Marshall Miller (he/him) are nationally‑recognized sex educators who are passionate about increasing people's knowledge and comfort with their own bodies. They have presented over 1,000 programs on sexuality topics at universities, businesses, high schools, national conferences, churches, and adult education centers over the past twenty years.

Graduates of Brown University, Solot and Miller's media appearances include CNN, NBC, the New York Times, National Public Radio, Time, Cosmopolitan, and hundreds of other newspapers, radio, and television shows.

Dorian Solot (she/her) and Marshall Miller (he/him) are nationally‑recognized sex educators who are passionate about increasing people's knowledge and comfort with their own bodies. They have presented over 1,000 programs on sexuality topics at universities, businesses, high schools, national conferences, churches, and adult education centers over the past twenty years.

Graduates of Brown University, Solot and Miller's media appearances include CNN, NBC, the New York Times, National Public Radio, Time, Cosmopolitan, and hundreds of other newspapers, radio, and television shows.

Editorial Reviews

A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year

"Educational and approachable, this engaging read offers up age-appropriate definitions" – Publishers Weekly

"A concise, no-nonsense primer on bodies." –Kirkus

"I was super excited to discover that we finally have some books for young children that teach them the proper names, are diverse, inclusive, and talk about a part of their body in a factual way, but also throwing in some body safety educational stuff as well." - Cath Hakanson, Founder, Sex Ed Rescue, and author of The Parents' Guide to Explaining Sex

"This simple, lively, inclusive guide identifies and discusses female genitalia in a way young kids can understand...always keeping an upbeat, respectful, encouraging tone. ️️️️️★★★★★" -Common Sense Media

From the Publisher

2024-02-17
“Lots of people have vulvas!”

“Maybe you’re curious to learn more about vulvas and vaginas,” the authors of this upbeat text note. They go on to offer direct explanations about anatomy, with some information about topics such as bodily autonomy. Multiple pages of diagrams point out different parts, such as the inner and outer labia, the clitoris, and the vagina. Childbirth is briefly examined, with a somewhat manic use of exclamation points: “When a grown-up has a baby, most of the time the baby is born through their vagina! Some babies are born other ways, and that’s fine too!” A caregiver’s note at the end explores vaginal and cesarean births in more detail. Solot and Miller employ gender-neutral language throughout, though they don’t cover gender identity. They briefly address unwanted touch, letting readers know that genitals are private parts (“If you aren’t sure about someone touching you or you feel mixed-up, you may decide to talk to a grown-up you trust”). The note at the end for adults discusses preventing sexual abuse, as well as intersex bodies, masturbation, and “How to be an askable parent,” while a note at the beginning stresses the importance of providing accurate, age-appropriate info on genitals. Feder’s bright, cartoonish illustrations depict racially diverse characters.

A concise, no-nonsense primer on bodies. (Informational picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews