(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Debbie Palen. An aunt and her fifteen-year-old niece provide forthright information about puberty, tampon insertion, pelvic exams, and other topics adolescent girls might feel uncomfortable discussing with parents and friends. The cartoonlike illustrations and conversational tone make this updated edition a friendly, reassuring resource as well as a thorough one. Ind.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Robert Leighton. With Nick and Chava Castro. Gravelle (and her two teenage "advisors") takes a forthright approach to such topics as puberty, penis size, masturbation, sexual intercourse, reproduction, and STDs. The tone is candid and the advice objective. Diagrams are helpful, and cartoons lighten the mood, although it's too bad that the pictures and the text conspire to portray sperm as self-motivated "vigorous little swimmers."

Reviewer: Roger Sutton | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 1999

(4) 4-6 Growing Up in America series. The history of the Cajun community and its traditions is woven with the lives and interests of three families living in Eunice, Louisiana. Cajun music, dance, food, and celebrations highlight the evolution and vibrancy of the culture. Poorly reproduced color photographs illustrate both day-to-day and special activities. A list of resources is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges