Violating consent isn’t limited to sexual relationships, and our discussions around consent shouldn’t be, either. To resist rape culture, we need a consent culture—and one that is more than just reactionary. Left confined to intimate spaces, consent will atrophy as theory that is never put into practice. The multi-layered power disparities of today’s world require a response sensitive to a wide range of lived experiences. In Ask, Kitty Stryker assembles writers, journalists, and activists to examine how a cultural politic centered on consent can empower us outside the bedroom, whether it’s at the doctor’s office, interacting with law enforcement, and other many other situations. More than a collection of essays, Ask is a testimony and guide on the role that consent plays in our lives.

The Feelings Book vibrantly illustrates the wide range of moods we all experience. With his trademark quirky intelligence, Parr pays special attention to the ever-changing, sometimes nonsensical emotions that we all feel. Targeted to young children first starting to read, The Feelings Book will help kids learn to discuss the gamut of their feelings in a kid-friendly, accessible format, told through Parr's trademark bold, bright colors, and silly scenes.

In this simple lesson about body boundaries, Finn goes to a party with family and friends. His parents encourage him to make his own choices about receiving and offering physical affection. At the end of the story, Finn waits for consent before holding the hand of his female best friend. C is for Consent teaches babies, toddlers, parents, and grandparents that it’s okay for kids to say no to hugs and kisses, and that every person has control over what happens to their body. This helps children grow up confident in their bodies, comfortable with expressing physical boundaries, and respectful of the boundaries of others.

The empowered main character in No Means No! has a strong voice when it comes to her body and her personal boundaries. Through the book, children learn the importance of personal boundaries, consent, and respect. Discussions about touch aren't just about sexual abuse; they're also about respecting other people and their boundaries. Sanders uses this general idea to address age-specific examples, such as roughhousing play like wrestling or choosing whether or not to give someone a kiss, and encourages kids to exercise their voice when they don't want a touch — and tell people they trust when they're uncomfortable. Discussion questions at the end helps parents talk further with their kids about these issues.