What Is a Safe Space?

“Did you know that being a Safe Space is something you can learn to do, and that no matter what, you deserve a Safe Space, too?” WHAT IS A SAFE SPACE? responds to the growing need for genuine inclusivity by giving picture-book readers of all ages an alphabet of ways to become a safe space for others and identify safe spaces for themselves — whether at home, or as far away as the book’s whimsical outer-space setting. While centering marginalized 2SLGBTQIA+ identities, the book’s message is open to a broad, diverse readership, and backmatter pages about boundaries, consent, diversity, and more provide further opportunities for reflection and discussion. Radical kindness activist Stevie Bees has written a children's book that teaches empathy in the simplest terms and depicts real world examples which can be emulated by today's youth. It is written in Dr. Seuss's anapestic tetrameter, making it feel cozy and familiar. This book is a perfect fit for your family's bookshelf and will quickly become a bedtime favourite. The illustrations by artist Carrie Schneider are bold, yet soft, with little “Easter eggs” hidden among the pages for readers to find. Among the back matter, for curious readers with all the questions, are conversation starters around how to chat about boundaries, consent, and other tough topics to introduce to youth.