As Feder puts it, “Why shouldn’t people that don’t fit this one norm get to be depicted and romanticized in a joyful way?” S is for stretch marks — and super Jewish? I'm a fan! I liked Tyler Feder's style in Dancing at the Pity Party and I like it here too. I've noticed some other books that are supposedly going for inclusivity can get all "yeah you know normal people are okay and EVEN THIS TOTAL WEIRDO PERSON is okay. EVEN THEM!!" and I did not get that vibe from Bodies Are Cool and that is cool.

All bodies are worthy of respect and dignity. Bodies are different and that's OK. All bodies are good bodies. Love your unique body. I adore everything about this picture book. With rhyming text and bright, playful illustrations, this book is sure to be a hit during read-alouds. What I love most though is it’s message, of course. I’ve gone through it twice and tried to analyze every single detail of this work because a book with this type of cover *has* to get it right. Tyler Feder nailed it! Representation is everything and I can’t think of a person who won’t be able to see themself in this book, which is why it should be read widely. Bonus: the obvious sense of community across generations, ethnicities, gender, and tradition. Common Sense is the nation's leading nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of all kids and families by providing the trustworthy information, education, and independent voice they need to thrive in the 21st century.

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How to ensure accessibility becomes your standard practice, from everyday communication to planning special events Full of humor, rage, and heart . . . A triumphant ending shows how systemic change can be made when girls stand together. Absolutely necessary for tweens and teens . . . Straight fire." -- Booklist, starred review On two readings, I don’t think I saw a single person with albinism. Again, given how thorough the book usually seemed, this was a surprise. I really wish it weren’t the case. A bustling celebration of body positivity that lovingly features bodies, skin, and hair of all kinds . . . Feder chooses clear and unapologetic language to describe body characteristics, challenging the negative connotations that are often attached to those bodies . . . Depicting societally marginalized human bodies in all their joyful, normal glory, this book is cool." — Kirkus, starred review There were many different kinds of fat bodies. There were taut fat bellies, and there were bellies with multiple low-hanging rolls.

Everyone needs this book on their shelf immediately.” — Jessamyn Stanley, author of Every Body Yoga A bustling celebration of body positivity that lovingly features bodies, skin, and hair of all kinds. Gritty, wildly informative, and informed: a must-have feminist survival guide for the Trump era." - Kirkus, starred review When you're at school, going shopping, or at a community event, have you noticed people with bodies or features that are unique or new to you? What thoughts or questions did you have? How can you learn more about bodies you aren't familiar with? In Carrie Firestone’s debut middle-grade girl-power friendship story, an eighth grader starts a podcast to protest the unfair dress code enforcement at her middle school and sparks a rebellion.

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There are no central characters in this book, but the illustrations are full of people joyously participating in diverse community settings. The book models accepting and appreciating yourown body and the bodies of others. A bustling celebration of body positivity that lovingly features bodies, skin, and hair of all kinds . . .Feder chooses clear and unapologetic language to describe body characteristics, challenging the negative connotations that are often attached to those bodies . . .Depicting societally marginalized human bodies in all their joyful, normal glory, this book is cool.”— Kirkus, starred review With such a joyfully inclusive range of humans, all taking part in community and taking pleasure in each other’s company, it’s hard to imagine a stronger statement of body affirmation and pride.”— Publishers Weekly, starred review Equal parts celebration, reflection, and mourning, this graphic memoir touches on the unpredictable path of grief . . . Grieving teens will find incredible solace in Feder’s story; all readers will be stirred by this wrenching yet uplifting musing." — School Library Journal, starred review Disabled people are the world’s largest minority, an estimated 15 percent of the global population. But many of us–disabled and non-disabled alike–don’t know how to act, what to say, or how to be an ally to the disability community. Demystifying Disabilityis a friendly handbook on important disability issues you need to know about, including: