
The Red Rumor Experiment
An 11-year-old turns scary puberty rumors into a science project and learns the truth about periods with her mom’s loving help.
Why This Story Matters
This story helps normalize puberty and menstruation, transforming fear of the unknown into confidence through knowledge and preparation. It encourages children to communicate openly with trusted adults and friends about their anxieties, while modeling how to take responsibility for mistakes and choose honesty.
Characters
IIris
LLaila
MMom
MMr. Kline
TTalia