A Story That Starts a Conversation

Welcome to the resource hub for the book ‘You Can Say No, Jo!’ Browse articles, guides, and printable activities designed to help you and your child talk more about boundaries, body autonomy, and respectful communication.

About the Book

The book was created out of the sentiment that every child deserves to know their voice matters. Read about our findings, our rationale and a quick note from the author!

A FIRST LOOK AT THE STORYBOOK

Meet Jo!

HOW IT WORKS

Start the Conversation

OUR RESOURCES

Continue the Conversation

FOR YOUR CHILD

Activity Pages

Print, color and keep the conversation going! Explore fun activity pages inspired by Jo’s story. 

FOR YOU

Pre-reading Brief and Guides

Discover helpful reads and guides to continue the lessons at home.

Writer and illustrator of ‘You Can Say No, Jo!’ recalls first being told that she had autonomy over her own body… at 14.

Learn about Tricky People and why child safety experts now prefer its usage over the common refrain of “Stranger Danger.”

A conversation between the author and main peer reviewer of You Can Say No, Jo! about how homes are children’s first classroom.

OUR RESOURCES

Continue the Conversation

FOR YOUR CHILD

Activity Pages

Print, color and keep the conversation going! Explore fun activity pages inspired by Jo’s story. 

FOR YOU

Pre-reading Brief and Guides

Discover helpful reads and guides to continue the lessons at home.

Writer and illustrator of ‘You Can Say No, Jo!’ recalls first being told that she had autonomy over her own body… at 14.

Learn about Tricky People and why child safety experts now prefer its usage over the common refrain of “Stranger Danger.”

A conversation between the author and main peer reviewer of You Can Say No, Jo! about how homes are children’s first classroom.

Writer and illustrator of ‘You Can Say No, Jo!’ recalls first being told that she had autonomy over her own body… at 14.

Learn about Tricky People and why child safety experts now prefer its usage over the common refrain of “Stranger Danger.”

A conversation between the author and main peer reviewer of You Can Say No, Jo! about how homes are children’s first classroom.

REVIEWED BY PROFESSIONALS

Don’t worry, the book is vetted!