And I love that kids are getting taught that even when they’re young.įind this review on Sonderbooks at: Disclosure: I am an Amazon Affiliate, and will earn a small percentage if you order a book on Amazon after clicking through from my site.ĭisclaimer: I am a professional librarian, but the views expressed are solely my own, and in no way represent the official views of my employer or of any committee or group of which I am part. Consent (For Kids): Boundaries, Respect and Being in Charge of You by Rachel Brian. Why, it does even me good to be reminded that I’m in charge of my own body. I was going to say that I’m sad this book needs to exist, but once I think about it, I’m not sad. The book also covers finding who you can trust, earning trust, and listening when other people talk about their own boundaries. Written by Rachel Brian, co-creator of the ingenious YouTube video Tea Consent, this absolutely vital book couldn’t explain consent any clearer. She just likes wearing the bathing suit and is planning to wear it to dinner. But after she stops some kids from pushing her in, she says she doesn’t plan to swim at all.

It shows a kid dressed in a bathing suit standing by a pool. I like the page where they show that someone’s outfit does not tell you if they consent. They’ve thought of more issues about consent than I would have ever realized are there, and it’s all done in a child-friendly and empowering way. What may be fine for one person may not be fine for someone else. It covers things like tickling, tackling, and pinching. The cartoons show things like high-fiving, hugging, and waving. That different people may have different boundaries, and that you may have different boundaries for different people, and those boundaries may change. Here’s a round-up of resources for parents on how to teach and model consent: I Ask How To Teach Consent Early. The book begins by explaining boundaries. It turns out you don’t have to talk about sex to explain that you are in charge of your own body. What a perfect idea! Rachel Brian, the creator of the viral short video Tea Consent has made this little graphic novel explanation of consent in a completely kid-friendly way. Review written January 28, 2021, from a library book Boundaries, Respect, and Being in Charge of YOU

Consent (for Kids!) by Rachel Brian