Book Review
Short Summary
Welcome to Consent was written by Yumi Stynes and Dr. Melissa Kang for kids aged 11 to 14. It is 1 of 2 books in the Welcome Collection and published in 2021. The other book being Welcome Periods. Both of the book’s authors are experts in adolescent health and have created this guide to help both kids and parents understand everything about consent.
What This Book Is About
The book is a gender inclusive straightforward and funny guide that explains what consent is all about in a relatable way. It answers relevant questions like:
- What consent is.
- Verbal and non verbal consent
- Why consent is complicated
- The golden rules of consent
- Bodily autonomy boundaries, feelings and being safe
- Sexual consent
Reflection and Comments
The book considers how actions impact others. It also talks about unequal treatment, gender imbalance and how some things could have different meanings across different cultures. It discusses how one could set their own boundaries and why it’s not always necessary to explain yourself when you’ve made your choice.
After discussing these areas, the book then starts to give helpful tips about sexual consent. It talks about how crushes can turn into something else, and explains what feeling horny means, the age of consent and consequences., pleasure, pressure and the impact of alcohol. It continues to emphasise the value of consent even when one is in a relationship and talks about what to do should the reader find themselves in a situation where they feel that their safety is being compromised who to contact and what to do.
Buy a Copy of This Book
Affiliate Disclosure: ‘Amazing Me’ is a participant in affiliate programs such as the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program. The links below are affiliate links and if you make a purchase, at no extra cost to you, we receive a commission. For more information please read our full disclaimer here.
You can buy a copy of this book online. If you are in Australia, we recommend you purchase via Booktopia or Amazon Australia. If you are in India, you can purchase your copy from Amazon India. For all other countries, you can click the Amazon US button below and you will automatically be redirected to your local Amazon page.
Video Review
