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Go with the Flow

By Carrie Kingsley, Common Sense Media Reviewer

age 10+

Spot-on graphic novel about periods, activism, friendship.

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There's so much to love about the honest, loving friendships in this graphic novel, and the realistic, vulnerable ways conversations about menstruation fit into their lives. Every period is different, and Go with the Flow shows both the physical and financial costs, and empowers women to stand up together to normalize a biological function. The honesty between the girls never seems forced, especially when Abby's period activism starts to affect them all, and every person in their diverse friend group has a valuable perspective. The red tones in the illustrations are on topic, and a brilliant way to convey mood and action.

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