CATEGORIES: Books News & Press
October 01, 2007
Library Journal’s Review
The first review is in from Library Journal:
Remember all that talk about dating and getting to third base? Reminding readers how much things have changed in the last 40 years, sex educator Levkoff seeks to end the hysteria about sex ed by clarifying the difference between the facts of puberty and the values every parent holds. Sex is good, says the author, and sex education equals life education. It’s not all that difficult, it doesn’t have to be embarrassing, and it could mean life or death for your kids. When parents ignore kids’ questions about sexuality, those kids turn to their peers for information—and information from kids on the school bus can be dreadfully wrong. Levkoff believes parents must share their values with their kids but in a climate of tolerance and acceptance. Kids want their parents to teach them the facts of puberty (which are just facts—no judgments here) but also to help them understand their parents’ values on sexuality so that they can begin to form their own. This great guide is written for parents; each chapter includes ten questions that kids do ask—and a good way to answer. There’s a chapter on pornography, another about kids online, and another on HIV/AIDS. Up-to-date and easy-to-read; an excellent resource for parents.—Linda Beck, Indian Valley P.L., Telford, PA
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September 17, 2007
Logan on Ypulse.Com
There’s only two weeks left until my book comes out. It’s a very exciting, but scary and surreal experience. I loved every minute of the writing process and now, it’s completely out of my hands. In the meantime, I have been working on a virtual book tour and I am pleased to say that there has been a great response. In the next few days, I will post the official "tour dates". But for now, I can guide you to today’s Ypulse, where its writer (and founder), Anastasia Goodstein, has interviewed me about my philosophies regarding sexuality education and parenting. And in case you were wondering, if you are one of the first five people to comment after the interview, you will be sent your very own copy of the book.
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September 15, 2007
Welcome to the 21st Century
Today, I am officially a blogger. Okay, so I did blog before on Elexa Sexy Smart, but it wasn’t mine and mine alone. So here I am. Before you commit to reading my blog, I should probably tell you a little bit about myself. I am a sexologist, sexuality educator, and mom based in New York City. My first book, Third Base Ain’t What it Used to Be: What Your Kids are Learning About Sex Today - and How to Teach Them to Become Sexually Healthy Adults, will be on bookstore shelves on October 2nd and I am counting the minutes. Currently, I am obsessed with the sex-negative, double-standard heavy culture that we are living in. It is my mission to initiate a healthier, more positive dialogue about sex and sexuality. That, in a nutshell, is me.
