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sierralima's review
5.0
An honest, open, positive book about periods.
Bought for my 9 year old who has a lot of questions. Well written and inclusive.
Bought for my 9 year old who has a lot of questions. Well written and inclusive.
arthur_pendrgn's review
3.0
I read this book because a group is trying to have it banned from a local library. If not banned, they want it hidden in the adult section. I wanted to see what all of the fuss was about.
Quint has several messages: environmentalism, period positivity, menstrual activism.
One of her strengths is that she addresses several issues that aren't always discussed: products, appearances, stages of menstrual cycle, etc.
Further strengths are user-friendly language (with a glossary) and simple graphics for the younger set. This is not an introductory book. She includes a quantity of information more appropriate for older/more experienced/more knowledgeable readers.
Quint included a section about handling periods at school. I anticipated practical advice: where to keep your products, what to do if you start/leak at school, how to work those dispenser machines. Instead, she suggested teaching a lesson about menstruation to the class and bringing vulva cupcakes to school. (Neither of which would fly in most classrooms). She missed an opportunity to provide much-needed advice.
My second objection to the book is the suggestions about finger insertions without advice about hand washing or introduction of germs.
My final objection is Quint's overt bias in the second half of the book. Here she spends more time convincing readers to engage in her activism rather than giving information.
Yes, there are some anatomical but topical illustrations. They are not sexual.
I don't agree with banning books nor do I agree that this should be in the adult section.
Quint has several messages: environmentalism, period positivity, menstrual activism.
One of her strengths is that she addresses several issues that aren't always discussed: products, appearances, stages of menstrual cycle, etc.
Further strengths are user-friendly language (with a glossary) and simple graphics for the younger set. This is not an introductory book. She includes a quantity of information more appropriate for older/more experienced/more knowledgeable readers.
Quint included a section about handling periods at school. I anticipated practical advice: where to keep your products, what to do if you start/leak at school, how to work those dispenser machines. Instead, she suggested teaching a lesson about menstruation to the class and bringing vulva cupcakes to school. (Neither of which would fly in most classrooms). She missed an opportunity to provide much-needed advice.
My second objection to the book is the suggestions about finger insertions without advice about hand washing or introduction of germs.
My final objection is Quint's overt bias in the second half of the book. Here she spends more time convincing readers to engage in her activism rather than giving information.
Yes, there are some anatomical but topical illustrations. They are not sexual.
I don't agree with banning books nor do I agree that this should be in the adult section.
ljrinaldi's review
4.0
The books that are coming out about menstruation are absolutely fantastic, and I wish they were around when I first started my period.
This book is an excellent introduction, for everyone, even those who never get their period, for whatever reason in their biology, because, as the author points out, we all came from a womb.
Written with humor, as well as siting how things used to be, this goes through all the basics, including what language should be used, because, as the author points out, you should have to be miserable when you have your period, but to understand it.
There is a whole section on disposable vs reusable products, which is excellent, as those have not been around for long, so it is good to have that information out there.
Bright colorful pictures, and easy to understand language all help to make this a great book to understand what is happening, and how to take control, and as the book title says, Own your period.
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
This book is an excellent introduction, for everyone, even those who never get their period, for whatever reason in their biology, because, as the author points out, we all came from a womb.
Written with humor, as well as siting how things used to be, this goes through all the basics, including what language should be used, because, as the author points out, you should have to be miserable when you have your period, but to understand it.
There is a whole section on disposable vs reusable products, which is excellent, as those have not been around for long, so it is good to have that information out there.
Bright colorful pictures, and easy to understand language all help to make this a great book to understand what is happening, and how to take control, and as the book title says, Own your period.
Thanks to Edelweiss for making this book available for an honest review.
librarypatronus's review
5.0
Thanks to Netgalley and QEB Publishing for the ARC of this in exchange for my honest review.
As a mom of an eight year old, the topics in this book feel very relevant to where she will be soon. I love the idea of being open and period-positive when she has questions, I grew up in a household that was not that way, so books like this help me understand how that kind of dialogue can look. I really liked the illustrations and this felt informative without being too boring.
As a mom of an eight year old, the topics in this book feel very relevant to where she will be soon. I love the idea of being open and period-positive when she has questions, I grew up in a household that was not that way, so books like this help me understand how that kind of dialogue can look. I really liked the illustrations and this felt informative without being too boring.
heyanci's review
4.0
A huge thanks to the publisher for my e-ARC in exchange for an honest review. This is a fact-filled pocket-size book on periods every girl needs and has to read. It is an important read that is colorful and wonderfully illustrated. The book goes in-depth on the period, the misconceptions, and what exactly happens when one gets their period. Highly recommend it!
emilyyjjean's review
5.0
This book is an educational guide for anyone that menstruates. It’s filled with positivity around periods, and even busts myths associated with menstruation.
I wish I had this book when I first started menstruating. It’s filled with so much information, and it’s all presented in a positive way. I feel like if I had access to this book when I was younger, I wouldn’t have had as much shame with my period when I was a teen. I would definitely recommend buying this for younger menstruating people, even if you already plan on talking positively to them about their period.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - QEB Publishing for the ARC!
I wish I had this book when I first started menstruating. It’s filled with so much information, and it’s all presented in a positive way. I feel like if I had access to this book when I was younger, I wouldn’t have had as much shame with my period when I was a teen. I would definitely recommend buying this for younger menstruating people, even if you already plan on talking positively to them about their period.
Thank you to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - QEB Publishing for the ARC!
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