Take It as a Compliment book by Maria Stoian

Book Review

A short overview of this book

Take It as a Compliment book by Maria Stoian is a collection of short stories of sexual assault and can be used to start conversations about sexual consent.

This book is ‘pretty heavy’ as it tells stories of sexual assault or where consent was not given. Probably not a book to give to your teen to ready by themselves. It is a book that needs to have conversations wrapped around it eg what happened, why did it happen, what could you do if you were in that situation or a friend was, etc. You could read a story together, and then talk about it. Watch the video for ideas!

It is a fantastic book for sex educators as they could use it in workshops and classes.

Ideal Age

Ideal for teens aged 15 to 18 years.

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Video Transcription

A transcription in case you are more of a reader than a listener

Hey there! I’m Cath Hak from Sex Ed Rescue, and I want to chat with you about this awesome book called Take It As A Compliment by Maria Stoian. So, when did this book come out? Let me check real quickโ€ฆ It’s been out for a couple of years now, so it’s pretty up-to-date.

Now, let me tell you, this isn’t the kind of book you just toss at your kids. It’s more suited for mid to late teens and young adults. It’s a collection of stories that tackle some heavy topics like consent, sexual assault, and personal experiences. But don’t worry, it’s presented in a cartoon format, so it’s not too overwhelming.

One story, for example, is about a girl who was on a bus when some guys started touching her inappropriately. It’s a tough read, but it’s important to address these issues. This book can be a great tool for sex educators and teachers to spark conversations with students. You can pick a story and discuss consent, what actions can be taken in such situations, and who to reach out to for help.

As a parent, you can also use this book as a resource to educate yourself and understand the challenges young people face today. It covers topics like date rape drugs and how the dating scene has changed. You can even share some of the stories with your older teen to raise awareness about potential risks.

Now, I do want to emphasize that you need to be cautious when using this book, especially if your child has experienced something similar and hasn’t shared it with you. It could be triggering for them. But overall, it’s a fantastic resource to open up conversations about consent. I’m definitely getting a copy for myself and exploring more ways parents can use it.

So, there you have it! I hope this review helps. Cheers!

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