Nature Quickie: Exploring Through Children’s Sexuality Books

Sex Outside Nature Quickies are short dives into a specific, practical topic about our bodies and the outdoors. This one features Alessandra Hurt-- a mother, wife, book reviewer, and outdoor-lover-- who shares her top 3 children’s sexuality books and offers some perspective on how important it is to be intentional when it comes to navigating these kinds of learning and self-discovery moments with children-- as well as ourselves.

Mentioned in this mini episode:

• Find Alessandra on Instagram: @naturemamareads
• Books Alessandra recommended in this episode:
  • “It Feels Good to Be Yourself” by Theresa Thorne
  • “From the Stars in the Sky to the Fish in the Sea” by Kai Cheng Thom
  • “Julian is a Mermaid” by Jessica Love
• Check out Alessandra’s Bookshop list with tons of recommendations!
• Alessandra leads a virtual Middlegrade book club for adults! Learn more about MGLit here.

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Additional Resources:

• Sex Ed Rescue - Tips To Make Reading Sex Ed Books to Kids Super Easy
• Planned Parenthood - Resources for Parents
• Parents - 15 Best Sex Education Books and Resources for Kids By Age
• Human Development - Sexuality Development in Adolescence and Beyond
• The Family Journal - Adult Sexuality

Hosted by Laura Borichevsky.
Cover artwork by Hailey Hirst.
Music by Calica licensed via MusicBed.