Girl: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You

Rayne offers an empowering, thorough, and inclusive guide to sexuality for “older teenagers who identify as female.” Divided into four overarching sections, the book candidly examines gender, attraction, healthy relationships, hookups, consent, various types of sex, and numerous other related topics. Handwritten entries from six teens and young women provide intimate and unvarnished first-hand perspectives (“I spent so many years ‘saving myself,’ so long ignoring my bodily needs and for what?” writes Blake, a nonbinary artist/activist). Rayne’s book is notable for the breadth and depth of its discussions; readers seeking advice on or knowledge about virtually any aspect of sexuality and identity should find this to be a valuable resource. Ages 15–up. (July)