It started with a doodle, and grew to become something much more. Normalizing menstruation is incredibly important to me, and in writing this book, I hope I can contribute positivity and knowledge for the next generation. Special shoutout to my two daughters who are an infinite source of joy.
Your body doesn’t have to be a mystery.
Below, you’ll find three panels from my book “This Is A Period: Menstruation Information For You”. I am in the final stretch of illustrating this book and hope to have it published in early 2021. Don’t forget to sign up for my occasional newsletters for more information on this project.
Anatomical illustrations are more fun with a smile
Clear directions (approved by my 9 and 16 year old daughters) help take the mystery out of tampons.
I intentionally use the term "trusted adult". Sometimes your trusted adult is your dad, the nurse at school or your grandmother. Using inclusive language helps remove the idea that this is a topic you can only discuss with a mother, or worse, not discussed at all.