Bibliograph

Puberty is gross but also really awesome, by Gina Loveless ; illustrated by Lauri Johnston

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Label

Puberty is gross but also really awesome, by Gina Loveless ; illustrated by Lauri Johnston

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 163-177) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Puberty is gross but also really awesome

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

by Gina Loveless ; illustrated by Lauri Johnston

Summary

Puberty ...is pretty gross for pretty much everyone. It's a smelly, hairy, sticky, and (worst of all) totally confusing time! But did you know there's a lot about puberty that makes it REALLY AWESOME? Get the whole picture with this honest, humorous, and empowering survival guide to the tween years. It's packed with straighforward illustrations, easy-to-understand scientific information, interesting studies, and tips from experts, covering everything from breast development and gender identity to acne and mental health. No matter your gender, sexuality, or race, this book is for you. Never shying away from the tough stuff, this utterly modern take on puberty is the resource this generation needs! Welcome to modern puberty, it's transformative, kind of gross, but undeniably AWESOME!

Table Of Contents

Note to the reader -- Body changes and the tooth fairy: four ways that losing teeth is a lot like puberty -- Ch-ch-ch-changes. Under your t-shirt: all about breasts ; In your underwear: all about the penis, testicles, and scrotum ; Hola, ovaries!: all about menstruation ; Hair, hair everywhere!: all about armpit, leg, facial, and pubic hair, and shaving ; Wait, this actually grows?: all about voice ; You (probably) won't hit the ceiling: all about bone development ; Fits and zits: all about acne ; Stinky and wet: all about sweat -- The whole-body approach. I is who I is and I like who I like: all about gender expression, gender identity, and sexual expression ; Too little, too Zzzzzzzzzzz: all about sleep ; You are what you eat, and don't eat: all about nutrition ; Is it all in my head?: all about mental health ; I'm okay just as I am: all about confidence ; Nobody likes me: all about bullying ; This is all new...: all about crushes, consent, harassment, and abuse ; In my day, I had to walk uphill both ways to get a book: all about technology ; All about those screens, 'bout those screens: all about screen time ; Wait, they still know more: all about what?! -- Resources -- Tips for kids and trusted adults

Target audience

juvenile

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