The Period Book A Girls Guide to Growing Up

This comprehensive guide to menstruation and puberty provides adolescent girls with straightforward answers to their most pressing questions about this new phase of life. Covering everything from what a period actually is to practical concerns like managing periods at school or choosing between pads and tampons, the book delivers essential information with clarity and compassion. Written by Karen Gravelle in collaboration with her teenage niece Jennifer, the content reflects real-world concerns and contemporary experiences. The illustrated format makes complex biological concepts accessible while normalizing the physical and emotional changes of puberty.

What sets this puberty resource apart is its genuine voice that speaks directly to young readers without condescension or unnecessary sugarcoating. The inclusion of a teenage co-author ensures the material addresses actual questions girls have rather than what adults assume they need to know. Parents will appreciate the medically accurate information presented in a supportive, age-appropriate manner that empowers girls to navigate their changing bodies with confidence. This book successfully transforms what can be an intimidating topic into manageable, practical knowledge that will serve as a reliable reference throughout adolescence.