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Growing Into You!: An Inclusive, Shame-Busting, Get-Real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind

Growing Into You!: An Inclusive, Shame-Busting, Get-Real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind

Biographical Note: Melissa Pintor Carnagey (she/they), LBSW, is the founder of the online education platform Sex Positive Families and the creator of the Growing Into You!(TM) puberty workshops. As a...

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Biographical Note:
Melissa Pintor Carnagey (she/they), LBSW, is the founder of the online education platform Sex Positive Families and the creator of the Growing Into You!(TM) puberty workshops. As a Black, Puerto Rican, and Mexican sexuality educator, social worker, and parent, she believes that all children deserve holistic, comprehensive, and shame-free sexuality education. Melissa lives in Austin, Texas, with their family.

Brianna Gilmartin enjoys creating work that is full of silly and imaginative fun and reflective of quieter moments of life, as well as more emotional work that studies the human condition, human emotions, and our need for human connection.

Review Quotes:
"With a compassionate tone, ­accurate information, and thoughtful ­design, this book is easily one of the best resources available for those ­navigating ­adolescence."--Jessica Calaway, School Library Journal, ★ starred review

"Although the work specifically addresses a young adolescent audience, many adults will find value in it. The author presents the information clearly, concisely, and nonjudgmentally and reminds readers that there's no room for shame in discussing these topics."-- Kirkus Reviews

"From growth spurts and growing pains to voice changes and self-care, Growing into You! is our family's go-to resource for discussing puberty with confidence."--Britt Hawthorne, New York Times best-selling author of Raising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide

" Growing into You! is essential reading both for young people and the adults who love them. Melissa Pintor Carnagey's work is always among my top sex ed resource recommendations, and this new book invites curiosity, learning, and long-overdue shedding of shame."--Christine Koh, PhD, cohost of Edit Your Life and coauthor of Minimalist Parenting

"I highly recommend Growing into You! for tweens and young teens. . . . It's a valuable tool for parents, educators, and young people themselves to navigate the complexities of puberty and sexuality with confidence and respect."--Candice Nicole Hargons, PhD, award-winning psychologist, sexologist, and author of Good Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation

"The ultimate guide to puberty; Melissa Pintor Carnagey does it again! Melissa is the go-to sex educator for accessing books and resources for both parents and kids...This book is accessible, inclusive, and just what the world is needing right now. Sure to be engaging and grow with you, Growing into You! is the guide we've been waiting for since The Care and Keeping of You."--Kristen Lilla, LCSW, CST-S, CSE-S, and Christian Hoeger, MEd, LMHP, authors of Vaginas and Periods 101: A Pop-Up Book

"A must-read for anyone navigating the journey of adolescence."--Alyssa Blask Campbell, MEd, author of Tiny Humans, Big Emotions

"Full of practical guidance, interactive learning, Q&As on the topics that real kids are asking about, and adorable illustrations, this is exactly what a child needs as they grow into themselves!"--Sarah Casper, founder of Comprehensive Consent and author of The Kids and Consent Curriculum

" Growing into You! is the perfect addition to any tween's bookshelf, covering important sex ed topics in such an approachable, inclusive, and entertaining way."--Jennifer Litner, PhD, LMFT, CST, CST-S, founder of Embrace Sexual Wellness

" Growing into You! offers a shame-free, in-depth, fresh, positive perspective on puberty for parents and kids alike."--Rowena Thomas, founder of Amazing Me Sexual Health Education

"Kids deserve real information about what to expect during puberty, and that's what they'll get from Growing into You!"--Christopher Pepper, award-winning health educator and coauthor of Talk to Your Boys

" Growing into You! uses empathy and inclusivity to help young people understand the full experience of puberty's physical, emotional, and social changes. The relatable tone and interactive nature meet kids where they are in order for them to truly take on board all the important information in the book."--Vanessa Kroll Bennett, coauthor of This Is So Awkward


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An inclusive, shame-free puberty guide that gives tweens of all genders the trusted answers they need about changing bodies, emotions, relationships, and identity.

"With a compassionate tone, Â-accurate information, and thoughtful Â-design, this book is easily one of the best resources available for those Â-navigating Â-adolescence." --Jessica Calaway, School Library Journal , starred review

This welcoming, interactive guide helps tweens understand puberty with confidence instead of confusion. Written by sexuality educator and social worker Melissa Pintor Carnagey, this inclusive resource explains the physical, emotional, and social changes that come with adolescence while encouraging readers to approach every stage of growing up with curiosity, respect, and self-compassion.

Readers will explore everything from the physical changes of puberty, like body hair and voice changes, to the emotional and social changes, like changing relationships and self-care. Interactive journal prompts, discussion questions, reflection exercises, and engaging activities encourage young readers to think critically, ask questions, and continue important conversations with trusted adults. The book recognizes that every body and every puberty journey is unique, creating an affirming experience for tweens of all gender identities.

  • Shame-free puberty guide for tweens ages 10 and older of all gender identities
  • Inclusive, medically accurate resource covering body changes, emotions, relationships, consent, hygiene, self-care, and more
  • Interactive journal prompts, activities, and reflection exercises keep readers engaged
  • Encourages healthy communication with trusted adults
  • Excellent resource for young readers to grow with confidence instead of shame

Support your tween with trusted information that helps them feel informed, confident, and ready for every new stage of life.

Review Citations:

  • Kirkus Reviews 04/01/2025 (EAN 9781683694311, Paperback)
  • Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2025 (EAN 9781683694311, Paperback)
  • School Library Journal 08/01/2025 pg. 87 (EAN 9781683694311, Paperback) - *Starred Review

Author: Carnagey, Melissa Pintor
Publisher: Quirk Books
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2025-05-06
BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction / Maturing|Juvenile Nonfiction / Social Topics / New Experience|Juvenile Nonfiction / Science & Nature / Anatomy & Physiology
Subjects: Sex instruction for children|Gender identity|Sex instruction for youth|Sex instruction for teenagers|Puberty|Sexual health|Informational works
Weight: 0.9 lbs
ISBN: 9781683694311
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781683694311

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