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Period

Twelve Voices Tell the Bloody Truth

Book - 2018

"Twelve funny, frank, feminist, essays help to remove the squeamishness and stigma around menstruation. Kiran Gandhi describes running the London Mar...Show more "Twelve funny, frank, feminist, essays help to remove the squeamishness and stigma around menstruation. Kiran Gandhi describes running the London Marathon while free bleeding (menstruating without using pads, tampons, or other products); Ingrid Nilsen considers what her period has taught her about her body and life." Grades 9 and up. Show less

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Period Power

A Manifesto for the Menstrual Movement

by Okamoto, Nadya

Book - 2018

"The founder of health and education organization PERIOD weaves the story of how brands, governments, and media companies shape the cultural conversa...Show more "The founder of health and education organization PERIOD weaves the story of how brands, governments, and media companies shape the cultural conversation surrounding menstruation—and informs readers how they can destigmatize periods." Grades 7 and up. Show less

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Welcome to your Period!

Your Complete, No-nonsense Guide to Going With the Flow

by Stynes, Yumi

Book - 2021

Written by a physical and popular podcaster, this is a perfect guide to menstruation for middle graders who want to know what to expect. Grades 4-8. Written by a physical and popular podcaster, this is a perfect guide to menstruation for middle graders who want to know what to expect. Grades 4-8. Show less

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Celebrate your Body

(and Its Changes, Too!)

by Taylor, Sonya Renee

Book - 2018

About more than just menstruation, this is a body-positive look at appreciating and managing puberty. Empowering! Grades 4-8. About more than just menstruation, this is a body-positive look at appreciating and managing puberty. Empowering! Grades 4-8. Show less

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The Period Book

A Girl's Guide to Growing up

by Gravelle, Karen

Book - 2017

This is a good beginner's guide to menstruation and all the changes that puberty will bring. Grades 4-8. This is a good beginner's guide to menstruation and all the changes that puberty will bring. Grades 4-8. Show less

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Own your Period

by Quint, Chella

Book - 2021

This fact-filled guide to periods is bursting with positive, honest advice on managing and understanding menstruation, covering every aspect of periods as...Show more This fact-filled guide to periods is bursting with positive, honest advice on managing and understanding menstruation, covering every aspect of periods as well as lots of advice on puberty and growing up in a warm, friendly and reassuring way. Grades 6 and up. Show less

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Red Hood

by Arnold, Elana K

Book - 2020

Fiction. Bisou finds herself running through the woods with a bloodthirsty wolf at her heels. The struggle that ensues ends with Bisou walking away victor...Show more Fiction. Bisou finds herself running through the woods with a bloodthirsty wolf at her heels. The struggle that ensues ends with Bisou walking away victorious and full of questions; soon she realizes that with menstruation comes the ability to hunt wolves. Arnold has crafted an electrifying take on the "Little Red Riding Hood" story." Grades 10 and up. Show less

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Blood Moon

by Cuthew, Lucy

Book - 2020

Fiction. "Best friends Harriet and Frankie have a falling out—and life gets worse when Frankie gets her period during an intimate moment with Benjami...Show more Fiction. "Best friends Harriet and Frankie have a falling out—and life gets worse when Frankie gets her period during an intimate moment with Benjamin, her maybe-boyfriend. Rumors fly and she receives harassing messages, but she comes up with a way to reclaim her power, in this excellent examination of young women’s friendships and desires set against a misogynic society." Grades 9 and up. Show less

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The Places We Sleep

by DuBois, Caroline Brooks

Book - 2020

Fiction. "When Abbey wakes up on September 11, she doesn’t expect to get her period. And she really doesn’t expect a terrorist attack to rock the cou...Show more Fiction. "When Abbey wakes up on September 11, she doesn’t expect to get her period. And she really doesn’t expect a terrorist attack to rock the country. This dynamic tale provides a gutsy glimpse of one girl’s experience on the cusp of womanhood, trauma and loss, and the sustaining power of bravery and friendship." Grades 5-8. Show less

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Lobizona

by Garber, Romina

Book - 2020

Fiction. "Manuela and her mother are undocumented immigrants, doing their best to stay under the radar of authorities. Once a month, the teen’s mothe...Show more Fiction. "Manuela and her mother are undocumented immigrants, doing their best to stay under the radar of authorities. Once a month, the teen’s mother keeps her sedated during her menstrual cycle—as Manu learns, she’s part werewolf. She soon learns to embrace the werewolf (or lobizona) part of herself. Relatable and timely." Grades 7 and up. Show less

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Revenge of the Red Club

by Harrington, Kim

Book - 2019

Fiction. "The Red Club is a safe space for girls at Riley Dunne’s middle school who have gotten their first period, a place to ask embarrassing quest...Show more Fiction. "The Red Club is a safe space for girls at Riley Dunne’s middle school who have gotten their first period, a place to ask embarrassing questions without judgment. When a parent complains, Riley and her friends hatch a plan to save the club. This middle school feminist manifesto will empower readers to effect change, one voice, article, or tampon at a time." Grades 4-8. Show less

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The Moon Within

by Salazar, Aida

Book - 2019

Fiction. "Celi Rivera is mortified about her impending period, but her mother is eager to throw her a moon ceremony to honor their ancestral Mexica t...Show more Fiction. "Celi Rivera is mortified about her impending period, but her mother is eager to throw her a moon ceremony to honor their ancestral Mexica traditions. This rich novel in verse explores the experiences of both Celi and her friend Marco, offering a unique perspective on gender fluidity, the bonds of unbreakable friendship, and the shifts introduced by puberty." Grades 4-8. Show less

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Go With the Flow

by Williams, Lily

Book - 2020

Fiction/Graphic Novel. "Four teens take a stand to make tampons and pads freely available at their school. Williams and Schneemann have work to elimi...Show more Fiction/Graphic Novel. "Four teens take a stand to make tampons and pads freely available at their school. Williams and Schneemann have work to eliminate the stigma around periods and weave in information on historical attitudes toward menstruation. Back matter offers further resources, tips on getting involved with period activism, and a brief primer on period normalcy and pain." Grades 4-8. Show less

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"Period Power": 11 YA and Middle Grade Titles That Destigmatize Menstruation | School Library Journal

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These fiction and nonfiction titles take on the embarrassment and discomfort associated with menstruation—while urging readers to take pride in their bodies and combat the stigma related to periods. These fiction and nonfiction titles take on the embarrassment and discomfort associated with menstruation—while urging readers to take pride in their bodies and combat the stigma related to periods. Show less

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