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""[The book] defines consent and, through colorful illustrations and comic book-style spreads, explores situations when it is assumed, expressed, informed, or implied. . . . Readers are reassured in this informative and useful book that 'what is most important is that everyone feels safe and comfortable.'""--Booklist -- (6/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) ""A valuable addition to collections for young adolescents, especially where materials addressing consent are lacking.""--School Library Journal -- (7/1/2020 12:00:00 AM) ""Empowering and useful.""--Kirkus Reviews -- (6/3/2020 12:00:00 AM)

As they become more aware of the #MeToo movement, it is important for young people to understand what consent means, especially as it pertains to ownership of their own bodies. But this book delves, too, into an awareness of others' personal space and a respect for their traditions (when sharing Indigenous peoples' stories, for instance). It defines consent and, through colorful illustrations and comic book-style spreads, explores situations when it is assumed, expressed, informed, or implied. The volume includes quizzes, debunks myths, and lists clear instances when permission is needed (i.e., when intimately touching another person). Readers are also asked to consider other less-obvious situations when consent is required (such as when posting a picture of another person online). The book's large font and amount of white space implies it's for younger readers, but the scenarios and illustrations depict middle-school-aged kids or older. Readers are reassured in this informative and useful book that 'what is most important is that everyone feels safe and comfortable.'--Booklist -- Journal Evans and Gonsalvez provide young adolescents with clear, helpful guidelines on the meaning of consent and the types of situations in which consent is required. While the text emphasizes scenarios in which intimate touch might occur, it also addresses the need for consent in other daily situations (borrowing someone's possessions or speaking on someone's behalf). Using comic strip illustrations, quizzes, and question-and-answer format, the authors introduce the various types of consent, situations in which consent is and isn't required, and suggestions on how to handle dilemmas involving consent in daily life. A further reading list and resources for those seeking help are included. The book presents the topic of consent in an appealing and age-appropriate way with examples that relate to a wide range of experiences. The book's publication in Canada could hinder its relevance for some American readers as statistics and resources are provided for youth in Canada. However, this doesn't diminish the effectiveness of the content, and the book's principles are sound for young people everywhere. VERDICT A valuable addition to collections for young adolescents, especially where materials addressing consent are lacking.--School Library Journal -- Journal This installment of the Deal With It nonfiction series strives to communicate an understanding of consent. Consent is something that can be expressed, informed, applied, and, with clear examples, this guide shows what consent means and what it can look like. Sometimes a situation is clear, as with being touched, but blurrier examples include borrowing something or sharing someone else's story. A mixed delivery engages readers with illustrations, comics, quizzes, Q&As, and lists of do's and don'ts. This ensures the book never feels dense; it has both good pacing and opportunities to pause and contemplate the information being shared. Using these different formats, the book offers tools while building on understanding. When it explores what it means to be a witness, for instance, the quiz presents five different levels of intervention that one could take, showing that all could be correct depending on the situation. Written with a Canadian audience in mind, the text mentions that the age of consent in Canada is 16 but not other countries' or jurisdictions'. Canadian resources are given but are Toronto-heavy. Illustrations show a diverse cast of skin tones and abilities. Empowering and useful.--Kirkus Reviews -- Journal

As they become more aware of the #MeToo movement, it is important for young people to understand what consent means, especially as it pertains to ownership of their own bodies. But this book delves, too, into an awareness of others' personal space and a respect for their traditions (when sharing Indigenous peoples' stories, for instance). It defines consent and, through colorful illustrations and comic book-style spreads, explores situations when it is assumed, expressed, informed, or implied. The volume includes quizzes, debunks myths, and lists clear instances when permission is needed (i.e., when intimately touching another person). Readers are also asked to consider other less-obvious situations when consent is required (such as when posting a picture of another person online). The book's large font and amount of white space implies it's for younger readers, but the scenarios and illustrations depict middle-school-aged kids or older. Readers are reassured in this informative and useful book that 'what is most important is that everyone feels safe and comfortable.'--Booklist -- Journal

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KEISHA EVANS has been supporting and advocating for children, youth and their families for more than twenty years. She is a child youth counsellor and works to teach children about body safety and respecting boundaries. Keisha lives in Oshawa, Ontario.

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