Resources for Students

The Minnesota AIDS Project (MAP) is here to help you educate the young people in your life. We have researched a number of books and Web sites focusing on sexual health and targeted at youth.

The suggested resources below have been reviewed by MAP and contain accurate and age appropriate sexual health information. The suggested books below are in print and can be found at most public libraries or purchased through many retailers.  We do recommend that you preview the books and Web sites below before directing youth to them to make sure that you are comfortable with their content. Also, check out our HIV Educational Materials page to see all of the items you can order (for free) from MAP.

BOOKS
		Changing Bodies, Changing Lives: The book every teenager should have. Author: Ruth Bell Written by the authors of Our Bodies, Ourselves in collaboration with the Teen Book Project on teenage health problems and concerns. [$16.80] Visit www.amazon.com to purchase this book.
		It's So Amazing! Author: Robie H Harris "It's So Amazing" is an amusing and colorful children's book on sex and sexuality. A curious bird and squeamish bee discuss bodies and babies, adoption and families, puberty, masturbation, homosexuality, HIV and sexual abuse. [$15.99] Visit www.amazon.com to purchase this book.
		Come Sit By Me Author: Margaret Merrifield Come Sit By Me, set in a multicultural daycare, is about Karen and her friends. One child, Nicholas, is often sick and absent from school. Eventually the children find out that Nicholas has AIDS. Whean Karen's parents hear that the other children are leaving Nicholas out, they help organize a meeting to address the fears of both caregivers and children. [$5.99] Visit www.amazon.com to purchase this book.
		You Can Call Me Willy: A story for children about AIDS Author: Joan C Vimiero This book is the story of an 8-year-old girl living with HIV and her struggle with discrimination. Willy Jones talks about her illness and exhibits exceptional strength and courage as she learns to cope with the symptoms and the side effects of treatment, to put up with classroom taunts, and to find fun and friendship. [$8.95] Visit www.amazon.com to purchase this book.
		Be a Friend: Children Who Live with HIV Speak Authors: Lori S. Wiener, Ph.D. & Philip A. Pizzo, M.D. In their own words and pictures children with HIV and AIDS tell how it feels to be different from other kids, how they feace rejection if people learn they are sick. They think about loved ones they have lost and what heaven will be like. [$6.95] Visit www.amazon.com to purchase this book.
		My Grandma Has AIDS: Annisha's Story Authors: Valerie Reeder-Bey and Annisha Monic Wilburn Valerie Reeder-Bey is a wife, mother, and grandmother living with HIV. With her granddaughter, Valerie has written a children's book, My Grandma Has AIDS: Annisha's Story, to help kids understand that it is safe to live with, kiss and hug someone you love who is infected with HIV. [To receive a free copy contact Ribka Berhanu, rberhanu@mnaidsproject.org, 612-373-9175 - FREE]
VIDEOS
		Adolescents and HIV Video Series Four videos designed for adolescents with HIV and youth at risk of HIV. Topics include: adolescents talking about what it is like to live with HIV, getting the facts about clinical trials and sexual health education. [To receive a copy contact: Ribka Berhanu, rberhanu@mnaidsproject.org, 612-373-9175]
WEB SITES
		Go Ask Alice www.columbia.edu/cu/healthwise/alice.html A health Q&A site produced by Columbia University¹s Health Education Program. Answers all types of questions related to sexual health, sexual orientation, emotional health, and relationships and dating.
		I Wanna Know www.iwannaknow.org The American Social Health Association Web site answers teens' questions about sexual health and STD prevention. Includes chat room for teens and a guide for parents.
		Teen Advice Online www.teenadvice.org Provides support for teenage problems such as dating and relationships, sex and sexuality, and self-esteem by offering peer counseling. Non-professionals, age 13 and up, provide the service. Parents may submit questions as well.
		Advocates For Youth www.advocatesforyouth.org This site helps young people make safe and responsible decisions about sex.
		Sex, ETC www.sxetc.org An interactive, electronic version of the national newsletter Sex, ETC. Includes stories written by teens about HIV, drugs, relationships, pregnancy, contraception, STDs, and other health and sexuality issues. Provides an opportunity to "ask the experts" and information for adults.
		Teenwire www.teenwire.com The online magazine, produced by Planned Parenthood, provides information on sexual health and relationships for teens.
POSTERS
		"HEY! You Know What? You Can't Get AIDS From." This colorful poster shares nine ways HIV cannot be transmitted. Appropriate for children of all ages. Order by calling the MAP AIDSLine at 612-373-AIDS or email mapaidsline@mnaidsproject.org Order Online!

Last Updated: Friday, March 27, 2009
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