Nope! It is designed to be read together with a parent, guardian, or caregiver. Shared reading creates opportunities for meaningful conversations.

Yes. The educational content in and parent guidance were reviewed with input from child educator, David Daniel Hugh Togado, to help ensure the discussions are age-appropriate and aligned with the projects educational goals.

Bodily autonomy, personal boundaries (physical and emotional), respectful communication, seeking help from trusted adults, peer pressure, speaking up about uncomfortable situations.

The book was primarily designed for home use, where parents and caregivers can actively participate.

Yes. You and your child have access to free resources on the website, including:

• Pre-reading brief
• Parent articles
• Conversation prompts
• Printable coloring pages

All found in Parent Resources

Instead of simply telling children what to do, You Can Say No, Jo! encourages them to think about different situations, share their reasoning, and discuss their choices with their parent. The book is not a quiz. The goal is to better understand how they think, how they feel, and how they approach different situations.