You-ology: A Puberty Guide for Every Body -- Trish Hutchison

From the most trusted name in child health, American Academy of Pediatrics, comes a new, inclusive approach to learning about puberty! Remember that awkward day in school when the boys went to one classroom and the girls to another and everyone nervously giggled, learning about taboo topics like menstruation and erections? What if your kids could learn about changing bodies in a way that isn't secretive or shameful? And what if it could even be inclusive, fun, and, well, kind of adorable? A new kind of puberty guide, You-ology embraces an inclusive approach that normalizes puberty for all kids. Traditional puberty education only contributes to a sense of isolation and often does not include all kids' experience of puberty and leaves kids with questions about how puberty will affect their friends and classmates. For curious kids and parents looking to talk about puberty in an inclusive way, You-ology offers fact-based, age-appropriate, and body positive information about the physical, social, and emotional changes ahead for all kids. Colorful illustrations keep the tone upbeat and engaging, while short stories featuring a cast of diverse characters add relatability and humor. Helping kids understand what EVERY body goes through in puberty, grows greater compassion and empathy for all.

Author: Trish Hutchison, Kathryn Lowe, Melisa Holmes
Publisher: American Academy of Pediatrics
Published: 04/19/2022
Pages: 150
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.90h x 5.98w x 0.47d
ISBN: 9781610025690
Audience: Ages 9-12

Review Citation(s):
Booklist 04/15/2022 pg. 43
School Library Journal 06/01/2022 pg. 90

About the Author
Trish Hutchison, MD, FAAP, practices medicine in the Student Health Center at the College of Charleston. She is co-creator of the Girlology program and the coauthor of Girlology: A Girl's Guide to Stuff That Matters and other books about growing up. Kathryn Lowe, MD, FAAP, is a practicing pediatrician and serves on the executive committee for the Section on LGBT Health and Wellness at the American Academy of Pediatrics. Melisa Holmes, MD, FACOG, is an Ob-Gyn and a member of the faculty at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) where she holds joint appointments in obstetrics/gynecology and pediatrics. She is co-creator of the Girlology program and the coauthor of Girlology: A Girl's Guide to Stuff That Matters and other books about growing up.