Description: "Let's Talk About Abortion is a groundbreaking and essential resource designed to help parents, caretakers, and providers discuss the topic of abortion with children ages 6 to 12. Authored and illustrated by experienced abortion doulas and vetted by early childhood educators, this book is crafted with the intention of fostering intentional, compassionate, and nonjudgmental conversations about abortion care. In a landscape where no other children's books discuss this topic, Let's Talk About Abortion fills a crucial gap. It provides a medically accurate, gender-inclusive, and nonjudgmental resource that acknowledges the diverse and complex nature of abortion care. The book's text is carefully constructed without gender-specific language or one specific character, recognizing that each abortion experience is unique and personal"--
Brief description: Carly Kol (she/her) is a white, queer, Jewish full-spectrum doula from New York. She has always believed that young people deserve honesty and compassion when it comes to information about their sexual health and bodies. Carly has supported over 3,000 individuals during their procedural abortions and medication abortions. She currently lives in Los Angeles, California with her partner and their pitbull, Mickey.
Review Quotes: "Straightforward language frames an approachable, gender-neutral discussion of abortion ... Warm, stylized illustrations visualize people with various abilities, body types, and skin tones, many in domestic and natural spaces. It's a high-level explanation of the topic that works to fill a significant gap in children's books about healthcare. Includes a creators' note, resources, discussion questions, and more. Ages 6-12."--Publishers Weekly