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Any Body: A Comic Compendium of Important Facts and Feelings About Our Bodies

by Katharina Von Der Gathen (text) & illus. by Anke Kuhl
Gecko Pr. May 2023. 88p. pap. $16.99. ISBN 9781776575466.
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Gr 5 Up–A unique contribution to the youth health education field is this exploration of a body functions, not as a deficit. “Bodies from the inside” tackles gender, beauty ideals, self confidence, self-doubt, and other feelings people have about their bodies. The final three sections explore natural changes such as puberty and aging; how we electively change our bodies (through hair styles and body decoration); and finally how we interact with others (this section includes consent). Illustrations are colorful, charming, and whimsical while depicting people of all ages, ethnicities, sizes, and skin tones. Several people are in wheelchairs or have other visible disabilities.
VERDICT A humorous and informative body-positive exploration, appropriate for adolescents approaching or experiencing puberty.
Reviewed by Ragann O’Malley , Apr 01, 2023

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