Book Bundles: No Means No

(3) YA Illustrated by Timothy Corbett. Bondy's comprehensive overview aims to define terms relating to sexual assault and abuse and to counter pervasive misconceptions about these issues. The book offers practical strategies for survivors as well as thoughtful support for becoming an effective ally. Numerous boxed case studies (both real and fictional situations) help humanize the concepts but make sustained reading difficult. Corbett's illustrations feature artists' manikins as human stand-ins, which elides issues of gender identity but leaves the artwork impersonal. A list of related websites and resources is appended.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(3) YA Illustrated by Fuchsia MacAree. UK-based sex and relationships educator Hancock offers an accessible, positive, down-to-earth introduction to agency and consent, not only as they apply to physical and sexual situations but also as tools to strengthen all kinds of relationships. Bold design built around MacAree's colorful artwork helps underscore humorous moments and emphasize key points. This is a non-threatening way to make abstract concepts not only understandable but also engaging to consider and discuss. A glossary and list of resources concludes the book.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(3) YA Sex and relationships guru Dr. Drew is joined by his millennial daughter to provide a humorous, intergenerational guide to sex, relationships, and consent. Father and daughter offer their own takes on their shared advocacy of trust, compassion, and boundaries (TCB), which they use as their guiding principle to approach sexuality, gender identity, healthy sexual relationships, and more. Anecdotes and examples are uniformly positive and inclusive of a range of identities, and the narrative offers one model for how parents and kids can discuss tough topics together. An extensive list of books and websites is appended.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl