Resource Library & Books by Survivors

20 books

A Terrible Thing Happened

A Terrible Thing Happened

Cary Pillo, Margaret M Holmes, Sasha J Mudlaff

Tags: for kids, secrets

After Sherman sees something terrible happen, he becomes anxious and then angry, but when a counselor helps him talk about these emotions he feels better.

An Elf's Journey: Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse

An Elf's Journey: Healing Childhood Sexual Abuse

Katia Cooper

Genres: books by survivors

Katia Cooper's An Elf's Journey is a tender story about an endearing elf who carried a heavy burden of shame that didn't belong to her.…

Body Safety Education: A parents' guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse

Body Safety Education: A parents' guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse

Ms Jayneen Sanders

Tags: body safety & boundaries, for parents

'Body Safety Education -- A parents' guide to protecting kids from sexual abuse' is a step-by-step guide for parents and carers on how to protect…

Do You Have a Secret? (Let's Talk About It!)

Do You Have a Secret? (Let's Talk About It!)

Jennifer Moore-Mallinos

Tags: for kids, secrets

Every child has secrets, and many secrets are fun to keep--for instance, a surprise birthday gift for Mom, or a secret handshake with a young…

From Sorrows To Sapphires

From Sorrows To Sapphires

Angela K Williams

Genres: books by survivors

Angela Williams is truly "Breaking the Silence" in this courageous account of her incredible journey to freedom from the shame of childhood sexual abuse. The…

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds

Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds

Kristen A. Jenson

Tags: for kids, photography & video safety

Young children deserve to be armed early against internet dangers. Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr. makes it easy for parents to protect their young kids…

Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids

Good Pictures Bad Pictures: Porn-Proofing Today's Young Kids

Gail Poyner

Tags: for kids, photography & video safety

Good Pictures Bad Pictures is a comfortable, read-aloud story about a mom and dad who teach their child what pornography is, why it's dangerous, and…

I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private

I Said No! A Kid-to-kid Guide to Keeping Private Parts Private

Kimberly King, Zack King

Tags: body safety & boundaries, for kids

Helping kids set healthy boundaries for their private parts can be a daunting and awkward task for parents, counselors and educators. Written from a kid…

Joey Wants to Know

Joey Wants to Know

Selena Smith

Tags: for kids

Joey Wants to Know is a creative tale about an inquisitive young kangaroo named Joey who wants to understand the difference between a good touch…

Living In My Own Shadow

Living In My Own Shadow

Mary Ann Reuter

Genres: books by survivors

I've lived for fifty years in the shadow of my own life, hiding from the truth, guarding a secret that I was told , as…

My Body Belongs to Me: A book about body safety

My Body Belongs to Me: A book about body safety

Jill Starishevsky

Tags: body safety & boundaries, for kids

Without being taught about body boundaries, a child may be too young to understand when abuse is happening—or that it’s wrong. This straightforward, gentle book…

No Means No!: Teaching children about personal boundaries, respect and consent; empowering kids by respecting their choices and their right to say, 'No!'

No Means No!: Teaching children about personal boundaries, respect and consent; empowering kids by respecting their choices and their right to say, 'No!'

Jayneen Sanders

Tags: body safety & boundaries, for kids

'No Means No!' is a children's picture book about an empowered little girl who has a very strong and clear voice in all issues, especially…