Sexuality Education Books for Pre-Teens and Teens* Disclaimer notice: These books contain positive messages about sexuality. Some may however, contain messages or information that needs updating (particularly information on HIV/AIDS or nonoxynol-9). Parents are encouraged to keep updated on these subjects and to review resources before using them. Note: the intended audience(s) for each book are listed next to the title in parenthesis: M=Male, F=Female, pre-teen (9-12 years), teen (13-18 years). Body Changes (Teen, F) Joely Carey This book discusses, in a humorous manner, a wide range of topics for teen girls, including understanding breast development and menstrual periods, dealing safely with unwanted hair, applying makeup, and preventing body odor. 2002, ISBN 0764155636 (Paperback) Boy V. Girl? How Gender Shapes Who We Are, What We Want, and How We Get Along (Pre-teen, Teen, M, F) George Abrahams, Ph.D., and Sheila Ahlbrand This book invites young readers to overcome gender barriers. To help spur this process, the book provides activities and exercises to help young people get past other’s expectations and assumptions and find out who they really are. 2002, ISBN 1575421046 (Paperback) Boys & Sex (Teen, F) Joely Carey This book contains advice for teen girls on such topics as understanding relationships, dealing with emerging sexual feelings, saying no to unwanted sex, preventing STDs, using birth control, and preventing unintended pregnancy. 2002, ISBN 0764155652 (Paperback) Captain Bio: HIV Attacks! (Pre-Teen, Teen, M, F) This comic book presents a scientific adventure story that is designed to help young people learn the facts about HIV transmission and prevention. 1996, ISBN 18798492X (Paperback) The Care & Keeping of You: The Body Book For Girls (Pre-teen, F) Valorie Lee Schaefer, Illustrated by Norm Bendell This book for girls is a “head-to-toe” guide that discusses, among other things, puberty, self-esteem, hygiene, nutrition, eating disorders, fitness, sleep, and emotions. 1998, ISBN 1562476661 (Paperback) Caution: Do Not Open Until Puberty!: An Introduction to Sexuality for Young Adults with Disabilities. (Pre-Teen, M, F) Rick Enright, B.A., M.S.W. Illustrated by Sara L. Van Hamme. This book is intended as an icebreaker for an open discussion of sexuality between disabled adolescents and their families. Using illustrations and text, this book addresses such subjects as decision making, anatomy, sexual response, physical disability and sexual functioning. 1995; ISBN 0968041507; Devinjer House P.O. Box 130, Sparta, Ontario, Canada, N0L 2H0; Phone: 519/685-8703; Web site http://www.tvcc.on.ca Changes in You & Me: A Book about Puberty Mostly for Boys (Pre-teen, M) Paulette Bourgeois and Martin Wolfish, M.D. This is a reference book for boys about the physical changes and feelings that go along with growing up. Topics include anatomy, puberty, birth control, pregnancy, masturbation, what happens to girls, decision making, STDs, sexual abuse, sexual orientation, and where to go for help. The book includes transparent overlays, a glossary, and an index. 1994, ISBN 0836228146 (Spiral) Changes in You & Me: A Book about Puberty Mostly for Girls (Pre-teen, F) Paulette Bourgeois and Martin Wolfish, M.D. This is a reference book for girls about the physical changes and the feelings that go along with growing up. Topics include anatomy, puberty, birth control, pregnancy, masturbation, what happens to boys, decision making, STDs, sexual abuse, sexual orientation, and where to go for help. The book includes transparent overlays, a glossary, and an index. 1994, ISBN 0836228154 (Spiral) Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: A Book for Teens on Sex and Relationships, Expanded 3rd Edition (Teen, M, F) Ruth Bell This updated book for teenagers includes such chapters as "Changing Bodies," "Changing Relationships," "Changing Sexuality," "Emotional Health Care," "Eating Disorders," "Substance Abuse," "Living with Violence," "Physical Health Care," "Sexually Transmitted Diseases," "Protecting Yourself: Safer Sex and Birth Control," "So You Think You Might Be Pregnant," and "Changing Things." 1998, ISBN 081292990X (Paperback) Dating With Confidence: A Teen’s Survival Guide (Teen, M, F) Jacqueline Jarosz This book addresses many of the practical issues associated with a first date. Chapters include "Are You Ready?" "I've Got a Crush on You," "How Are You Gonna Get There," "The 411 on the Pre-Date," "First Date Do's and Don'ts," "Dating on a Budget," "Who Is This Person?" and "The Dark Side of Dating." 2000, ISBN 1580622933 (Paperback) Deal with It! A Whole New Approach to Your Body, Brain, and Life as a gURL (Teen, F) Esther Drill, Heather McDonald, and Rebecca Odes This book is designed to help teenage girls learn and laugh as they go through adolescence. Divided into four sections “Body,” “Sexuality,” “Brain,“ and “Life”—the book includes information and excerpts from the gURL.com web site. Chapters include “Boobs,” “What’s Up Down There,” “Body Image,” “Sexual Feelings,” “What Is Sex,” “To Do It or Not to Do It,” “Protection,” “Psychology,” “Family,” “Romance,” and “Being Yourself.” 1999, ISBN 0671041576 (Paperback) Dr. Ruth Talks to Kids: Where You Came From, How You Body Changes, and What Sex Is All About (Pre-Teen, M, F) Dr. Ruth Westheimer, Illustrated by Diane deGroat This book is for teens 9 to14 years old. It discusses the body, feelings, sex and other kinds of love, contraception, reproduction, sexually transmitted diseases, and sexual abuse. 1998, ISBN 0689820410 (Paperback) Easy for You to Say: Q & A’s For Teens Living with Chronic Illness or Disability (Teen, M, F) Miriam Kaufman, M.D. Written in a question-and-answer format, this book addresses the concerns of teens with chronic illness or disability. Chapters include "Family Relationships," "Sexuality," and "Friends and Dating." A glossary and index are included. 1995, ISBN 1550136194 (Paperback) Girl Stuff: A Survival Guide to Growing Up (Pre-Teen, F) Margaret Blackstone and Elissa Haden Guest This reader-friendly book provides practical information about the physical and psychological changes that occur during adolescence and discusses how young people can cope with them. Topics include changing bodies, nutrition, sex, masturbation, sexual orientation, emotions, and peer pressure. 2000, ISBN 0152026444 (Paperback) The “Go Ask Alice” Book of Answers: A Guide to Good Physical, Sexual, and Emotional Health (Teen, M, F) Columbia University’s Health Education Program This book provides young people with information and advice on a variety of frequently asked questions from the "Go Ask Alice!" web site at Columbia University. Topics include relationships; sexuality; sexual health; emotional health; fitness and nutrition; alcohol, nicotine, and other drugs; and general health. 1998, ISBN 0805055703 (Paperback) The Guy Book: An Owner’s Manual (Teen, M) Mavis Jukes This book for boys 13 years old and older includes general information about anatomy, puberty, health, relationships, peer pressure, and other topics. 2002, ISBN 0679890289 (Paperback) "I'm Pregnant, Now What Do I Do?" (Teen, M, F) Robert W. Buckingham, Dr., Ph.D., and Mary P. Derby, R.N., M.P.H. This book is a valuable resource for pregnant young women, their partners, and their families. It provides first-hand accounts from young women, allows the reader to make her own informed decision, and includes a glossary and resource section. 1997, ISBN 1573921173 (Paperback) In Your Face: Stories from the Lives of Queer Youth (Teen, M, F) Mary L. Gray This book contains personal narratives from 15 gay, lesbian, and bisexual youth 14 to 18 years old in the United States. Chapters include “You’re What? Coming Out to the Family,” “Condemned or Redeemed? What Does Your God Think of All This?” “Kids in the Hall: What Is It Like at School?” “CyberQueer: Finding Community on the Internet,” and “Getting Involved: Extracurriculars in the Community.” 1999, ISBN 1560238879 (Paperback) It’s a Girl Thing: How to Stay Healthy, Safe, and in Charge (Pre-teen, F) Mavis Jukes, Illustrations by Debbie Tilley This book for young women includes general information about puberty, crushes, kissing, intercourse, pregnancy, STDs, birth control, boys and puberty, and health. It also includes a list of resources. 1996, ISBN 0679873929 (Paperback) It's Perfectly Normal: Changing Bodies, Growing Up, Sex and Sexual Health (Pre-teen, M, F) Robie H. Harris, Illustrations by Michael Emberley This book includes accurate information about sexuality in a reader-friendly style that includes age-appropriate illustrations and humor. From conception and puberty to contraception and HIV/AIDS, it covers both the biological and psychological aspects of sexuality. It is intended for ages 10 and up. 2004, ISBN 0763624330 (Paperback) Like It Is: A Teen Sex Guide (Teen, M, F) E. James Lieberman, M.D., and Karen Lieberman Troccoli, M.P.H This book for older teens includes information on relationships, abstinence, STDs, contraception, and pregnancy options. It also answers frequently-asked questions and includes a discussion and curriculum guide that offers thought-provoking questions on a variety of topics. 1998, ISBN 0786405260 (Paperback) Love & Sex: Ten Stories of Truth (Teen, M, F) Edited by Michael Cart This anthology, featuring popular writers for adults and teens, contains stories about love and sexuality in the lives of adolescents. 2001, ISBN 0689832036 (Hardcover) Me, My Body & Mom: Sharing a Rite of Passage (Pre-teen, F) This manual helps mothers and daughters plan a puberty “party” for a small group of six to eight girls and their mothers (or other significant adults). 1996; Planned Parenthood of Southern New Jersey, 317 Broadway, Camden, NJ 08103; Phone: 856/365-3519; Web site http://www.ppsnj.org/me,_my_body_&_mom.htm My Body, My Self for Boys: For Preteens and Teens (Pre-teen, Teen, M) Lynda Madaras and Area Madaras This journal/activity book for boys 8 to15 years of age is a companion to What's Happening to My Body? Book for Boys. It includes exercises, quizzes, and personal stories to help boys learn about the changes that take place in their bodies during puberty. 2000, ISBN 1557044406 (Paperback) My Body, My Self for Girls: For Preteens and Teens (Pre-teen, Teen, F) Lynda Madaras and Area Madaras This journal/activity book for girls 8 to 15 years of age is a companion to What's Happening to My Body? Book for Girls. It includes exercises, quizzes, and personal stories to help girls learn about the changes that take place in their bodies during puberty. 2000, ISBN 1557044414 (Paperback) Ophelia Speaks: Adolescent Girls Write about Their Search for Self (Teen, F) Sara Shandler This book is a collection of writings from girls 12 to 18 that honestly explore the challenges that girls face in their struggle toward womanhood. Topics include body image, family, friends, and sexuality. 1999, ISBN 0060952970 (Paperback) Our Boys Speak: Adolescent Boys Write about Their Inner Lives (Pre-teen, Teen, M) John Nikkah This collection of writings by adolescent boys addresses sex and dating, sports, religion, depression, sexual orientation, and family. The author provides commentary and perspective on the question: “What do boys think?” 2000, ISBN 0312262809 (Paperback) Out & About Campus: Personal Accounts by Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgendered College Students (Teen, M, F) Edited by Kim Howard and Annie Stevens This collection of accounts by 28 lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered students from a variety of colleges and universities across the United States, describes not only how they survived college but how they fought, endured, and changed it. 2000, ISBN 1555834809 (Paperback) Out with It: Gay and Straight Teens Write about Homosexuality (Teen, M, F) Youth Communication This anthology of articles by gay and straight teens on homosexuality covers such subjects as homophobia, coming out, and friends and family. The book also includes teacher resources. 1996; Youth CommunicationYouth Communication, 224 West 29th Street, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001; Phone: 212/279-0708; Web site http://www.youthcomm.org Period: A Girl’s Guide (Pre-Teen, F) JoAnn Loulan and Bonnie Worthen Illustrated with drawings, this book intended for girls 8 years old and older, addresses some of the changes they will experience as they mature. Emphasizing that we are all unique, it explains physical changes during puberty. Chapters include "So Many Changes," "So Many Parts," "Menstruation," "I Have a Question about That," "Why Do I Feel This Way?," and "What Is a Pelvic Exam?" This book includes a parents' guide. 2001, ISBN 0916773965 (Paperback) The Period Book: Everything You Don't Want to Ask (But Need to Know) (Pre-teen, F) Karen Gravelle and Jennifer Gravelle, Illustrations by Debbie Palen This is a positive, down-to-earth book illustrated with funny and sympathetic cartoons. It answers the many questions that young women may have about their "period." It will also help guide young women through physical, emotional, and social changes. 1996, ISBN 0802774784 (Paperback) Real Girl Real World: Tools for Finding Your True Self (Teen, F) Heather M. Gray and Samantha Phillips This book encourages young women to put society’s messages in perspective and to empower themselves with messages that make sense to them. It includes sexuality information that addresses anatomy, orgasm, masturbation, sexual orientation, decision making, safer sex, and birth control. Other topics include beauty, body image, eating disorders, and feminism. The book includes resources and comments by teens. 1998, ISBN 1580050050 (Paperback) The Seventeen Guide to Sex and Your Body (Pre-teen, Teen, F) Sabrina Solin with Paula Elbirt, M.D. This book addresses the frequently-asked questions that readers have sent to Seventeen Magazine. Topics include menstruation, body hair, body odor, body image, eating disorders, bladder and yeast infections, douching, female and male anatomy, crushes, love, kissing, intercourse, orgasm, masturbation, virginity, sexual assault, sexual orientation, and birth control. 1996, ISBN 0689807953 (Paperback) Sex, Boys & You: Be Your Own Best Girlfriend (Pre-teen, Teen, F) Joni Arredia This book addresses issues such as sex, dating, body image, self esteem, loneliness, spirituality, exercise, and posture. The book focuses on helping young women find their own unique inner strengths and stay true to themselves. 1998, ISBN 0965320324 (Paperback) Sweet Secrets: Stories of Menstruation (Pre-teen, Teen, F) Kathleen O’Grady and Paula Wansbrough This book dispels myths about menstruation by providing factual information and stories to empower young women to celebrate this rite of passage. 1997, ISBN 0929005333 (Paperback) Teen Love Series: A Journal on Relationships (Teen, M, F) Kimberly Kirberger with Colin Mortensen This journal provides questions for teens to answer as they express themselves and discover how to deal with love and relationships during adolescence. Chapters include "Love Yourself First," "Falling in Love," "All These New Feelings," "Do You Like Me," "When Friends Become More," "Now That We're Together," "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do," and "Starting Over." 1999, ISBN 1558747664 (Paperback) The Teen Trip: The Complete Resource Guide (Teen, M, F) Gayle Kimball, Ph.D. This guide is built around short quotes from over 1,500 surveyed young people who were asked to describe issues that they face and how they cope with them. Sections include the body, feelings, sexuality, drugs, and peers. Each is divided into three parts: information, quotes from youth, and resources. 1996, ISBN 0938795260 (Paperback) The Teenage Body Book Revised and Updated (Teen, M, F) Kathy McCoy, Ph.D., and Charles Wibbelsman, M.D. This book offers honest answers and information, on dealing with love, health, depression, sex, friends or family, home, or school. This updated version includes information on current medical, lifestyle, and special-needs resources for coping with everything from teen pregnancy and eating disorders to PMS and sexual orientation. 1999, ISBN 0399525351 (Paperback) The Teenage Guy’s Survival Guide: The Real Deal on Girls, Growing Up, and Other Guy Stuff (Teen, M) Jeremy Daldry This book for young men discusses basic information about sexuality. Topics include love, dating, sexual orientation, relationships, intimacy, puberty, emotions, confidence, and peer pressure. 1999, ISBN 0316178241 (Paperback) The Underground Guide to Teenage Sexuality (Teen, M, F) Michael Basso This book for teens on human sexuality covers such subjects as anatomy, sexual intercourse, STDs, contraception, and homosexuality. The author wrote the book to give teens the information they need to protect themselves and accept responsibility for their actions. An updated version is scheduled for mid-2003. 2003, ISBN 1577491319 (Paperback) What’s Going on Down There? Answers to Questions Boys Find Hard to Ask (Pre-teen, M) Karen Gravelle with Nick and Chava Castro, Illustrations by Robert Leighton This book helps boys understand the changes that occur during puberty, what causes them, and what to expect. It also addresses sexual orientation, masturbation, intercourse, contraception, STDs, and pregnancy. 1998, ISBN 0802775403 (Paperback) What If Someone I Know Is Gay?: Answers to Questions about Gay and Lesbian People (Pre-teen, Teen, M, F) Eric Marcus This book for teens provides questions and answers about homosexuality and bisexuality. Topics include coming out, friends and family, religion, sexual behavior, school, activism, and discrimination. The book includes a resource section. 2000, ISBN 0843176113 (Paperback) What's Happening to Me? (Pre-teen, M, F) Peter Mayle This book humorously addresses everyday concerns about puberty in a question-and-answer format with cartoon illustrations. The book also includes a basic explanation of how bodies work. 1975, ISBN 0818403128 (Paperback) The What's Happening to My Body? Book For Boys: A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Sons, New, Expanded Third Edition (Pre-Teen, Teen, M) Lynda Madaras with Area Madaras This book covers the physical changes of puberty for boys. Chapters include "Puberty"; “Beginning Changes and the Stages of Puberty”; “An Owner’s Guide to the Sex Organs: What’s Normal? What’s Not?”; “The Puberty Growth Spurt”; “Pimples, Perspiration, Body Hair, Shaving, and Other Changes”; “Changes in the Male Reproductive Organs: Erections, Sperm, and Ejaculations”; “Spontaneous Erections, Orgasms, Masturbation, and Wet Dreams”; “Girls and Puberty”; and “Romantic and Sexual Feelings.” This book also includes a resource section. 2000, ISBN1557044430 (Paperback) What's Happening to My Body? Book For Girls: A Growing Up Guide for Parents and Daughters, New, Expanded Third Edition (Pre-teen, Teen, F) Lynda Madaras with Area Madaras This book provides basic information to girls about their bodies as they go through puberty. Chapters include "Puberty”; “Your Breasts: An Owner’s Manual”; “Pubic Hair and Other Changes ‘Down There’”; “The Puberty Growth Spurt”; “Body Hair, Perspiration, Pimples, and Other Changes”; “The Reproductive Organs and the Menstrual Cycle”; “All about Having Periods”; “Boys and Puberty”; and “Romantic and Sexual Feelings.” This book also includes a resource section. 2000, ISBN1557044449 (Paperback) What’s with My Body? The Girls’ Book of Answers to Growing Up, Looking Good, and Feeling Great (Pre-Teen, F) Selene Yeager This book contains reassuring, accurate advice for preteen and young teen girls and their parents. Presented in a question-and-answer format, topics include body changes, skin and hair care, menstruation, eating disorders, moods, and sexuality. 2002, ISBN 0761537236 (Paperback) Your Body: The Girl's Guide (Teen, F) Janis Brody, Ph.D. This book for teens discusses puberty, menstruation, female and male anatomy, sexual intercourse, STDs, birth control, sexual orientation, dating, and crushes as well as eating well, sports, and growing up healthy. 2000, ISBN 0312975635 (Paperback) * Click on the book cover to order directly from amazon.com. Once you click on a link and place an order for any product on amazon.com, SIECUS will receive a donation of up to 15% per item.

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