CATEGORIES: Books News & Press
October 01, 2007
The Big Day
Well, it’s here. Tomorrow is the pub date for my book. I have a lot of feelings - all of which I can’t really express. Though if I must say something, I am excited at the prospect of making a difference. It sounds like a pathetically lofty goal, but that’s really what this is all about. Getting people to look at sexuality differently. Getting parents to step up to the plate and change their game (these puns are ridiculous, right?). Press so far has been great. I appeared on The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet on Friday and had two super segments (complete with Q and A from the audience) and Karen Springen at Newsweek was supportive, too. I definitely cannot complain. But starting tomorrow (unless you ordered your book on Barnes and Noble and received it early), I would love to hear your feedback. Does the book resonate with you? You’ll all get a chance to see what others have to say as this week (fingers crossed) will hopefully include the beginning of a Virtual Book Tour. There are some incredible bloggers that want to review the book. I, of course, will publicize it here and on my website.
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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
