Period.

The Quick Guide to Every Uterus

Ruth Redford, Aitana Girldez

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Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U.S.
01 December 2023

People & places (Children's&YA); Personal & social issues: body & health (Children's&YA)

Age range 8 to 12

Backed by the experts at Mayo Clinic, Period. is the no-nonsense guide kids and caregivers alike can trust to navigate menstruation,period.

Periods. Every person who menstruates has a different relationship with their 'Aunt Flow': some good, and some...not so good. This 4-colour graphic novel guide embraces all the icky, all the sticky, and all the confusing aspects of the monthly cycle, acknowledging that there's no cookie cutter way to manage the physical and emotional mayhem. Filled with bite-sized tips, tricks, and 'inside' medical information, this humorous, character-driven guide is thebest friend you never knew you needed. And with its fully gender-, body-, and sexuality-inclusive content, this is the no-judgement zone. Whether you're dreading your first period or can't wait to throw a Period Party, you'll find all the answers you need right here.

Mayo Clinic Press Kids creates empowering health and wellness content in partnership with pediatric experts. Proceeds from the sale of every book go to benefit important medical research and education and Mayo Clinic.

By: Ruth Redford
Illustrated by: Aitana Girldez
Imprint: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education & Research,U.S.
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm,
ISBN: 9798887700441
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 01 December 2023
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ruth Redford is a freelance editor and author based in the United Kingdom. She loves writing and researching non-fiction projects and hopes that this book will help everyone to talk more about periods and feel comfortable with them. Aitana Girldez was born in Barcelona. She studied fine arts and has a master's degree in illustration. Girldez has illustrated menstruation experiences for educational health projects and has raised awareness about periods for a university documentary and a collective exhibition called Monstres. She is part of Artes-Medea, a feminist and intersectional association that supports young artists. In her free time, Aitana loves to spend time talking in book clubs, planning exhibitions, and eating potatoes.

Reviews for Period.: The Quick Guide to Every Uterus

"""This primer on all things period is as delightful as it is informative. Presented in comics format, this accessible and inclusive volume strikes the right balance between snark and earnestness to make it just right for a middle school audience. . . . A nonjudgmental, conversational guide to menstrual cycles that is essential for all collections -serving middle schoolers."" ★ SLJ Starred Review"