A review by jainabee
The Courage Party: Helping Our Resilient Children Understand and Survive Sexual Assault by Joyce Brabner

5.0

We all need "a Joyce" in our lives— a "good grown-up" who can help kids understand and cope with challenging experiences in a healthy way. This warm and friendly family book directly addresses the scary and confusing experience of childhood sexual assault with honesty and clarity, without the slightest trace of condescension. I mean, this is Joyce Brabner! The focus is on the strength and courage of the survivor; recognizing and celebrating it with a courage party! The fun, colorful illustrations support and expand upon the plainly and calmly told details of this true story. The book answers many many questions about the many levels of coping with an assault, from telling a "good grownup," through the legal and medical process—including a great resources section and a glossary— and all the way to moving on with life and being a playful kid again. I wish this book had been around when i was a kid. I think every home needs a copy of this.