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This isn’t mom & dad’s sex book (You might learn something this time)

Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human (a graphic novel) by Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan

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Let’s Talk About It: The Teen’s Guide to Sex, Relationships, and Being a Human (a graphic novel) is a WOW book. With the modern design and way to talk about The Big S, Erika Moen and Matthew Nolan show that it is not just about “slot A and tab B” anymore. There is a whole amazing, confusing, weird, and good time there. This book covers the basics (yes, I know what to do but what do you do) to consent; to exploring yourself (literally), to […]

Not just the middle school blues

Other Boys by Damian Alexander

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We know this story: Boy learning who he is. And we know the story of Boy learning that he is Gay and that’s okay. However, Damian Alexander’s approach makes Other Boys a fresh take on that story. The use of the wording/phrase “other boy(s)” is used throughout the book. Sometimes it is, “You are not like the other boys” and sometimes a bit more subtle, but it is there. Sometimes it is a half-compliment and others times and out and out insult. Both will make […]

This is a beautiful book with a sensitive subject

Fox: A Circle of Life Story by Isabel Thomas

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I was thinking Fox: A Circle of Life Story was going to be more about the cycle of trees, plants, the seasons, the forest and not about the cycle of life of a mother fox. Isabel Thomas created a poetic, beautiful story of life and death. We follow a fox as she wanders the woods, crossing the human road, and her unfortunate end. The concept of death is lightly presented, but also nothing is held back. It is a serious look at the cycle of […]

“I don’t know what’s so scary about zombies. … ” said the author in her hit graphic novel

The Fire Never Goes Out: A Memoir in Pictures by Noelle Stevenson

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The Fire Never Goes Out: A Memoir in Pictures is not for everyone. It took me some time to get through Noelle Stevenson’s memoir. Before I go into the details, I will say, read this book as many times as is needed. This is not an easy read, not just because of the themes, but because of how it is written. A graphic novel is not always the best way to present yourself but also, what better way for an artist to do just that? […]

U is for Unique

The GayBCs by M. L. Webb

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The GayBCs will for certain turn heads. It will get people talking. Maybe even very loudly. M. L. Webb’s alphabet book is not your father’s ABC book. How do I write a review for this book? Very carefully. This book will be a hot button book, no question about it. Sometimes it feels like it is talking directly only to the GLBT+ community. Sometimes there is a feeling of it is talking to everyone. This book will either bring out the A in you (A […]

One of those books where everyone reading finds something else

What Is a Refugee? by Elise Gravel

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What is a refugee?  We get a simple, but informative, answer to that question in Elise Gravel’s picture book, What Is a Refugee?  You find out why people leave their homes, the feelings they have and what could happen to them while trying to find a new home. While not too in-depth, there is much covered. Therefore, this might not be for the very young reader/listener. Yet, due to its format, it is aimed at younger children. Therefore, know your reader and their ability to […]



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