| Title | Author | Audience | Key feature | |-------|--------|----------|--------------| | The What’s Happening to My Body? Book for Boys | Lynda Madaras | Boys | Detailed, reassuring, anatomy + feelings | | The What’s Happening to My Body? Book for Girls | Lynda Madaras | Girls | Same style, menstrual health focus | | It’s Perfectly Normal (1994 — slightly later) | Robie Harris | Boys & girls | Illustrated, very open; became top by late 90s | | Where Did I Come From? (1973, still used in 1991) | Peter Mayle | Co-ed | Lighthearted, basic reproduction | | Changing Bodies, Changing Lives (1988, updated 1991?) | Ruth Bell | Teens (14+) | Covers sex, relationships, STDs, pregnancy |
Adolescents need to understand that their first romantic relationship is not their only relationship. Puberty is also when friendships change, family dynamics shift, and social hierarchies intensify. A healthy romantic storyline never exists in isolation. | Title | Author | Audience | Key
The next lesson was on emotions and relationships. Mia learned about the different types of relationships, including friendships, romantic relationships, and family relationships. She also learned about how to communicate effectively and respectfully in these relationships. (1973, still used in 1991) | Peter Mayle
Mia's school had a puberty education program that included lessons on relationships and romantic storylines. The program was designed to help students like Mia understand the changes they were going through and how to build healthy relationships. The next lesson was on emotions and relationships
Go to Internet Archive (archive.org) . Step 2: In the search bar, type: "puberty" AND "1991" AND (boys OR girls OR co-educational) Step 3: Filter by “Moving Images” for video or “Texts” for books/pamphlets. Step 4: Look for these top-rated (by archive users) titles: