by Rachel Brian
Themes
Readers will learn about boundaries and how to set them; ways to respect themselves and others; what to do if someone makes them feel uncomfortable or unsafe; and much more. Along the way, they’ll be encouraged to reflect on (and improve!) their own behavior and to practice consent in their daily lives.
by Barbara Dee
Themes
For seventh-grader Mila, it starts with some boys giving her an unwanted hug on the school blacktop. A few days later, at recess, one of the boys (and fellow trumpet player) Callum tells Mila it’s his birthday, and asks her for a “birthday hug.” He’s just being friendly, isn’t he? And how can she say no? But Callum’s hug lasts a few seconds too long, and feels…weird. According to her friend, Zara, Mila is being immature and overreacting. Doesn’t she know what flirting looks like? But the boys don’t leave Mila alone. On the bus. In the halls. During band practice, the one place Mila could always escape. It doesn’t feel like flirting—so what is it? Thanks to a chance meeting, Mila begins to find solace in a new place: karate class. Slowly, with the help of a fellow classmate, Mila learns how to stand her ground and how to respect others and herself.
by Laurie Halse Anderson (Author), Emily Carroll (Illustrator)
Themes
Melinda is an outcast because she busted a party by calling the cops. But nobody knows her secret: she was raped by an upperclassman who still attends her school. It’s only through her art project that she can finally face what happened that night.
by Sandra Cisneros
Themes
Popular among young adults and mature readers alike, The House on Mango Street is the story of a young Latina growing up in Chicago. Told through a story of vignettes, the story is both heartbreaking and joyful, and has touched countless readers.
by Sharee Miller
Themes
Just about everywhere Aria goes, someone wants to touch her fluffy, curly hair. Whether she’s in the street, under the sea, in the jungle, or even in space, strangers (and strange creatures) try to touch Aria’s hair. Finally, she has had enough!
by Jayneen Sanders and Craig Smithup
Themes
Just like we teach kids to be safe around water or the road, we must teach them body safety in a way that isn’t scary or confronting. This beautiful picture book sensitively talks about the topic of unsafe and unwanted touch. Parents and children can also lean on the notes to the reader and discussion questions found within the book.
by Simona Ciraolo
Themes
If you ever feel like you need a really big hug, you know exactly how Felipe the cactus feels. Of course, we also know that cactuses aren’t exactly touchy-feely. Felipe’s family is quite prickly! So, Felipe heads out to find a friend and, hopefully, a big hug.
by Abbie Schiller and Samantha Kurtzman-Counter
Themes
It’s Miles’ 6th birthday, but he’s not thrilled about being pinched, hugged too tight, noogied, picked up, or tickled by his family. They mean well, but Miles has had enough! He announces that he is the boss of his body, and his family supports and respects his personal boundaries.
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