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The Book of Radical Answers by Sonya Renee Taylor

The Book of Radical Answers

Real Questions From Real Kids Just Like You

Sonya Renee Taylor

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · October 24, 2023

The go-to guide to growing up, rooted in radical self-love and body empowerment, by the NYT bestselling author of The Body Is Not an Apology.

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Who it’s for
Sonya Renee Taylor addresses young readers’ real questions about growing up, identity, health, and justice.
Themes
Self-love and body empowerment, Health, sex, and gender, Race and justice
Genres
Sex & Pregnancy (Teens), Self-Esteem & Independence, Growing Up (Adolescence)

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About this book

The go-to guide to growing up, rooted in radical self-love and body empowerment, by the NYT bestselling author of The Body Is Not an Apology. The Book of Radical Answers is a groundbreaking work of non-fiction by author and activist Sonya Renee Taylor that gives honest, empowering and age appropriate answers to real questions from young readers about health, sex, gender, race and justice.

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Steeped in joy and possibility, Taylor's writing assures kids that, as they mature, life will be fun, complicated, strange and wonderful, and most importantly, that they are amazing and have the ability to thrive with the inherent knowledge of their self-worth.

Questions About Growing Up

Sonya Renee Taylor addresses young readers’ real questions about growing up, identity, health, and justice.

Come here for

  • Honest answers to young readers’ questions about health, sex, gender, race, and justice
  • A focus on self-love and body empowerment

Expect

  • Age-appropriate answers about health, sex, gender, race, and justice
  • A message rooted in radical self-love and body empowerment

Where it sits

Self-Esteem & Independence50%
Growing Up (Adolescence)34%
Sex & Pregnancy (Teens)30%

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Publisher categories

  • Growing Up (Adolescence)
  • New Experiences
  • Self-Esteem & Independence
Authors
Sonya Renee Taylor
Publisher
Penguin Young Readers Group
Published
October 24, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Self-love and body empowerment · Health, sex, and gender · Race and justice
Reading lane
Growing Up (Adolescence)