Awards & Praise

Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best

All About Vulvas and Vaginas and All About Penises were selected as part of the Chicago Public Library's Best of the Best lists, which "represent the library's choices for the year's most outstanding titles, books of exceptional quality for a diverse, city-wide readership."

Bookstagang Award

The books won Best Conversation Starters at the Bookstagang Awards! These awards are a yearly competition juried by a diverse group of judges who all curate popular children's book review accounts on Instagram and other platforms.

What People Are Saying...

  • Educational and approachable, this engaging read offers up age-appropriate definitions of these “private parts” while describing them as “just parts of the body, like elbows, chins, or toes” as well as “pretty special” components that “do things that no other body part can do.”

    Publisher's Weekly
  • "This book is an absolute gem in this space for body safety books. If you are looking for a resource that promotes body positivity, privacy, and safety look no further. Five stars!"

    @toughtopicsmom Kimberly King,
    author of Body Safety for Young Children
  • "[My husband] heard me reading them to M. He came up to me afterwards and said, 'Those were really well-done,' and 'I understand why you got them for her now, and I'm so glad you did.' 🥹 ... These are SUCH good resources for parents to lead discussions with their children."

    @littlecubliteracy,
    Early Childhood Educator
  • "The perfect balance for young children with accurate information, inclusive language, and body positivity... a must-have for parents and educators of young children who want to empower young people with knowledge about and acceptance of their bodies."

    Rev. Amy Johnson,
    United Church of Christ Minister for Sexuality Education & Justice
  • "These books have been on my must-buy list since you announced that you were making them!... The drawings are fantastic... Having something accessible for younger kids is so important."

    Sex Ed Book Review podcast
  • "You need to be teaching your child the anatomically correct term for their genitals. These are books that help teach children about their bodies so they can be safe... and hopefully be able tell you when something is going wrong."

    @the_indomitable_blackman
  • "These two books are a great age-appropriate way to introduce children to their body parts. It's also good for children to know about the body parts they don't have. Removing the mystery makes it less likely they will be involved in inappropriate situations."

    @kidsminds_smarthearts
  • "I was super excited to discover that we finally have some books for young children that teach them the proper names, are diverse, inclusive, and talk about a part of their body in a factual way, but also throwing in some body safety educational stuff as well."

    Cath Hakanson, Founder, Sex Ed Rescue, and author of The Parents' Guide to Explaining Sex
  • "They're really, really sweet. The art is amazing. I would recommend that you get both books; they are really special."

    Claire Applemans, Living Earth Sex Ed