Stop Sexual Exploitation Week NL (Children)

Every May, Newfoundland & Labrador brings awareness to sexual exploitation in our province through increased education.

In collaboration with CASEY and Thrive, we have assembled a booklist for kids and parents, covering our bodies, consent, and being safe online.

Updated March 17, 2026
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Hugs are (not) for everybody
Russell, Ella
Paper Book
An upbeat ode to setting and respecting personal boundaries It's time for a birthday party! On this happy occasion, a friend arrives with hugs for everybody: in greeting, as a way to celebrate perfectly pinning the tail on the donkey and cracking open the piñata, and of course to wish a...
From my head to my toes
Raisman, Aly
Paper Book
A joyful ode to loving and caring for our bodies, from Olympic gold medalist and advocate Aly Raisman and bestselling artist Bea Jackson. My body is my own. My body is just right for me, From my head to my toes From My Head to My Toes...
It's my body!
Gravel, Elise
From award-winning author-illustrator Elise Gravel comes a book that celebrates our amazing bodies! Acclaimed creator Elise Gravel (Killer Underwear Invasion!, This is My Brain!) uses her trademark humor and punchy art to explore the fascinating human body. ...
Yes! no! : a first conversation about consent
Madison, Megan
Paper Book
A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about consent, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. A board book bestseller - now in picture book! Developed by experts in the...
Bodies are cool
Feder, Tyler.
Paper Book
This cheerful love-your-body picture book for preschoolers is an exuberant read-aloud with bright and friendly illustrations to pore over.   From the acclaimed creator of Dancing at the Pity Party and Roaring Softly, this picture book is a pure celebration of all the...
Consent (for kids!) : boundaries, respect, and being in charge of YOU
Brian, Rachel
Paper Book
With clear explanations, fun illustrations, and expertly-presented information, Consent (for Kids!) is an empowering introduction to consent, bodily autonomy, and respect for yourself and others. Consent is like being ruler of your own country.....
Can I give you a squish?
Neilson, Emily.
Paper Book
An important lesson on consent for over-exuberant little huggers, nestled inside this lighthearted, summery story about expressions of love and friendship. Kai is a little mer-boy who's big on hugs--or "squishes," as he and his mama call them. But not everyone's a fan of Kai's...
Viral parenting : a guide to setting boundaries, building trust, and raising responsible kids in an online world
McKnight, Mindy.
Paper Book
A cross between Jen Hatmaker and Rosalind Wiseman, VIRAL PARENTING is a guide to raising responsible, safe, and communicative kids in the digital world. From cell phone contracts, rules for earning an allowance, and creating a family mantra, this book teaches readers to solve problems before they...
My body belongs to me : a book about body safety
Starishevsky, Jill
Paper Book
Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening--or that it's wrong. This straightforward, gentle book offers a tool parents, teachers, and counselors can use to help children feel, be, and stay safe. The rhyming story and simple,...

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