Plus get our latest book recommendations, author news, and competitions right to your inbox.
Wait, What?
A Comic Book Guide to Relationships, Bodies, and Growing Up
Table of Contents
About The Book
Join friends Malia, Rico, Max, Sam and Alexis as they talk about all the weird and exciting parts of growing up! This supportive group of friends are guides for some tricky subjects. Using comics, activities and examples, they give encouragement and context for new and confusing feelings and experiences.
Inclusive of different kinds of genders, sexualities, and other identities, they talk about important topics like:
- Bodies, including puberty, body parts and body image
- Sexual and gender identity
- Gender roles and stereotypes
- Crushes, relationships, and sexual feelings
- Boundaries and consent
- The media and cultural messages, specifically around bodies and sex
- How to be sensitive, kind, accepting, and mature
- Where to look for more information, support and help
A fun and easy-to-read guide from expert sex educators that gives readers a good basis and an age-appropriate start with sex, bodies and relationships education! The perfect complement to any school curriculum.
Product Details
- Publisher: Limerence Press (September 3, 2019)
- Length: 80 pages
- ISBN13: 9781620106594
- Ages: 9 - 14
Browse Related Books
Raves and Reviews
CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY, 2019 Best of the Best
THE ADVOCATE, Best LGBTQ Graphic Novels of 2019
AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Notable Children's Book by The Association for Library Service to Children
“It brings a loving, essential lens to matters of heart and soul, offering a roadmap not only to physical changes, but the complex social and emotional terrain of consent, crushes, and identity."
– Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg, Nurture the Wow
"This dream team of creators came up with a book that is not only accessible but totally enjoyable to read! I'm so excited to see Wait, What? in every library, school and doctor's office in 2019!"
– Archie Bongiovanni, A Quick & Easy Guide to They/Them Pronouns
“Wait, What? is straightforward and clear, exactly what’s needed to help kids develop authentic awareness and conversation about bodies, relationships, feelings and sexuality.”
– Peggy Orenstein, Girls & Sex: Navigating the Complicated New Landscape
“Wait, What? is a wonderful guide to topics adolescents are curious about, presenting information in relatable, gender-inclusive text and clever illustrations. This is the book adolescents—and their parents—have been looking for."
– Melanie Davis, PhD, CSE, Our Whole Lives Program Associate
Resources and Downloads
High Resolution Images
- Book Cover Image (jpg): Wait, What? Trade Paperback 9781620106594
- Author Photo (jpg): Heather Corinna Art by Isabella Rotman(0.1 MB)
Any use of an author photo must include its respective photo credit