What Does Consent Really Mean by: Pete Wallis & Thalia Wallis; Art by Joseph Wilkins

Synopsis:

"Consent is not the absence of 'NO', it is an enthusiastic YES!!"

While seemingly straightforward, Tia and Bryony hadn't considered this subject too seriously until it comes up in conversation with their friends and they realise just how important it is.

Following the sexual assault of a classmate, a group of teenage girls find themselves discussing the term consent, what it actually means for them in their current relationships, and how they act and make decisions with peer influence. Joined by their male friends who offer another perspective, this rich graphic novel uncovers the need for more informed conversations with young people around consent and healthy relationships. Accompanying the graphics are sexual health resources for students and teachers, which make this a perfect tool for broaching the subject with teens.

Publishing Co.: Singing Dragon 
Release Date: Nov. 21, 2017
Rating:★★★★

Review:

     I received this book form Singing Dragon and Edleweiss in exchange for my review. I was so disgusted for about the first 5 or 6 pages of this graphic novel. This is obviously to cure the younger audience's curiosity about consent because the naiveness of the characters were just baffling to me. Even though the beginning was disgusting to me I do think this is a good teaching tool for younger tweens and teens because these are huge but common misconceptions about sex and consent that goes on through the mind of younger audiences. This was informative and I think it answers a lot of questions that kids may have about sexual activities and feelings. I recommend this for people that have kids or maybe know kids that are of the age to be curious about sex.