Book Review
Short Summary
‘Nonnie Talks about Sex & More’ is part of a book series written by Mary Jo Podgurski for children aged 8 to 12. The book is illustrated by Alice M Burroughs. With this book, the conversation comes from a nurturing perspective and is discussed by a character that most of us see as a loving figure in our lives – our grandmother.
What This Book Is About
The story shares about 2 children talking to their grandmother. Nonnie Talks About Sex tells the story of them asking their grandmother about a sexting issue that happened in school. The grandmother then helps the kids understand what happened by discussing sexuality with them, while also touching on relevant topics like pornography and consent.
The book is broken down into the concept of circles of sexuality. These circles include:
- Sexual health and reproduction
- Sexual identity
- Sexualization
- Sensuality
- Intimacy
This is part of a series of books that talk about puberty, gender, trauma, and other topics.
Reflection and Comments
The book talks about sexuality and not just the act of sex because sex is not just about sexual intercourse it is so much more. We are born as sexual beings. The book aims to bring awareness among pre-teens, respect and empathy. Instead of just answering questions for the sake of getting the sex discussion over and done with. It is a holistic approach.– sexualization, sensuality, intimacy, sexual health and reproduction, and sexual identity. It even has engaging activities at the end of each section. It is practicality written, easy to understand.
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