BOOKS
Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: The book every teenager should have.
Author: Ruth Bell
Written by the authors of Our Bodies,
Ourselves in collaboration with the Teen Book Project on teenage health problems and concerns.
Visit http://www.amazon.com/ to purchase
this book.
"HEY! You Know What? You Can't Get AIDS From…"
This colorful poster shares nine ways HIV cannot be transmitted. Appropriate
for children of all ages. Order by calling the MAP AIDSLine at 612-373-AIDS or email mapaidsline@mnaidsproject.org
It's So Amazing!
Author: Robie H Harris
"It's So Amazing" is an amusing and colorful children's book on sex and sexuality. A curious bird and squeamish
bee discuss bodies and babies, adoption and families, puberty, masturbation, homosexuality, HIV and sexual abuse.
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purchase this book.
Come Sit By Me
Author: Margaret Merrifield
Come Sit By Me, set in a multicultural daycare, is about Karen and
her friends. One child, Nicholas, is often sick and absent from school. Eventually the children find out that Nicholas has AIDS. When
Karen's parents hear that the other children are leaving Nicholas out, they help organize a meeting to address the fears of both caregivers
and children.
Visit http://www.amazon.com/ to purchase this book.
You Can Call Me Willy: A story for children about AIDS
Author: Joan
C Vimiero
This book is the story of an 8-year-old girl living with HIV and her struggle with discrimination. Willy Jones talks about
her illness and exhibits exceptional strength and courage as she learns to cope with the symptoms and the side effects of treatment,
to put up with classroom taunts, and to find fun and friendship.
Visit http://www.amazon.com/ to purchase this book.
Be
a Friend: Children Who Live with HIV Speak
Authors: Lori S. Wiener, Ph.D. & Philip A. Pizzo, M.D.
In their own words and pictures
children with HIV and AIDS tell how it feels to be different from other kids, how they feace rejection if people learn they are sick.
They think about loved ones they have lost and what heaven will be like.
Visit http://www.amazon.com/ to purchase this book.
My Grandma
Has AIDS: Annisha's Story
Authors: Valerie Reeder-Bey and Annisha Monic Wilburn
Valerie Reeder-Bey is a wife, mother, and grandmother
living with HIV. With her granddaughter, Valerie has written a children's book, My Grandma Has AIDS: Annisha's Story, to help kids
understand that it is safe to live with, kiss and hug someone you love who is infected with HIV. [To receive a free copy contact Dori
Makundi, dmakundi@mnaidsproject.org, 612-373-9175]
VIDEOS
Adolescents and HIV Video Series
Four videos designed for adolescents
with HIV and youth at risk of HIV. Topics include: adolescents talking about what it is like to live with HIV, getting the facts about
clinical trials and sexual health education.
[To receive a copy contact: Dianne at Matthews Media Group, Inc. 301-984-7191, ext. 634]
WEB
SITES
Go Ask Alice
www.columbia.edu/cu/healthwise/alice.html
A health Q&A site produced by Columbia University¹s Health Education
Program. Answers all types of questions related to sexual health, sexual orientation, emotional health, and relationships and dating.
I
Wanna Know
The American Social Health Association Web site answers teens' questions about sexual health and
STD prevention. Includes chat room for teens and a guide for parents.
Teen Advice Online
Provides support
for teenage problems such as dating and relationships, sex and sexuality, and self-esteem by offering peer counseling. Non-professionals,
age 13 and up, provide the service. Parents may submit questions as well.
Advocates For Youth
http://www.advocatesforyouth.org/
This
site helps young people make safe and responsible decisions about sex.
Sex, ETC
An interactive, electronic
version of the national newsletter Sex, ETC. Includes stories written by teens about HIV, drugs, relationships, pregnancy, contraception,
STDs, and other health and sexuality issues. Provides an opportunity to "ask the experts" and information for adults.
TeenWire
The
online magazine, produced by Planned Parenthood, provides information on sexual health and relationships for teens.
Families Like
Mine
http://www.familieslikemine.com/
A Web site that provides advice for children of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender (GLBT) parents.
