{"product_id":"growing-into-you-an-inclusive-shame-busting-get-real-guide-to-your-changing-body-and-mind","title":"Growing Into You!: An Inclusive, Shame-Busting, Get-Real Guide to Your Changing Body and Mind","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMelissa Pintor Carnagey \u003c\/b\u003e(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.\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrianna Gilmartin\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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, \n\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, ★ starred review \n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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.\"--\n\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"From growth spurts and growing pains to voice changes and self-care, \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e is our family's go-to resource for discussing puberty with confidence.\"--Britt Hawthorne, \n\u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \n\u003ci\u003eRaising Antiracist Children: A Practical Parenting Guide\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eEdit Your Life\u003c\/i\u003e and coauthor of \n\u003ci\u003eMinimalist Parenting \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"I highly recommend \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eGood Sex: Stories, Science, and Strategies for Sexual Liberation \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"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, \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e is the guide we've been waiting for since \n\u003ci\u003eThe Care and Keeping of You\u003c\/i\u003e.\"--Kristen Lilla, LCSW, CST-S, CSE-S, and Christian Hoeger, MEd, LMHP, authors of \n\u003ci\u003eVaginas and Periods 101: A Pop-Up Book \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"A must-read for anyone navigating the journey of adolescence.\"--Alyssa Blask Campbell, MEd, author of \n\u003ci\u003eTiny Humans, Big Emotions \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"Full of practical guidance, interactive learning, Q\u0026amp;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 \n\u003ci\u003eThe Kids and Consent Curriculum \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\"Kids deserve real information about what to expect during puberty, and that's what they'll get from \n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e\"--Christopher Pepper, award-winning health educator and coauthor of \n\u003ci\u003eTalk to Your Boys \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\"\n\u003ci\u003eGrowing into You!\u003c\/i\u003e 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 \n\u003ci\u003eThis Is So Awkward \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAn inclusive, shame-free puberty guide that gives tweens of all genders the trusted answers they need about changing bodies, emotions, relationships, and identity.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\"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, \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eReaders 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShame-free puberty guide for tweens ages 10 and older of all gender identities \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInclusive, medically accurate resource covering body changes, emotions, relationships, consent, hygiene, self-care, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInteractive journal prompts, activities, and reflection exercises keep readers engaged \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEncourages healthy communication with trusted adults \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcellent resource for young readers to grow with confidence instead of shame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSupport your tween with trusted information that helps them feel informed, confident, and ready for every new stage of life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e 04\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781683694311, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eHornbook Guide to Children\u003c\/span\u003e 01\/01\/2025 (EAN 9781683694311, Paperback)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 08\/01\/2025 pg. 87 (EAN 9781683694311, Paperback) - *Starred Review\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnagey, Melissa Pintor\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quirk Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePub Date:\u003c\/b\u003e 2025-05-06\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC:\u003c\/b\u003e Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Maturing|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Social Topics \/ New Experience|Juvenile Nonfiction \/ Science \u0026amp; Nature \/ Anatomy \u0026amp; Physiology\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSubjects:\u003c\/b\u003e Sex instruction for children|Gender identity|Sex instruction for youth|Sex instruction for teenagers|Puberty|Sexual health|Informational works\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.9 lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781683694311\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eASIN:\u003c\/b\u003e -\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSKU:\u003c\/b\u003e SP-9781683694311\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quirk Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53034359783705,"sku":"SP-9781683694311","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0913\/0380\/5209\/files\/9781683694311_spiral.png?v=1787297391","url":"https:\/\/westbindery.com\/products\/growing-into-you-an-inclusive-shame-busting-get-real-guide-to-your-changing-body-and-mind","provider":"West Bindery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}