About the Book

NO, GO, AND TELL! Ms. Clementine's Personal Safety Lesson is an empowering and comprehensive sexual abuse prevention lesson written for five to nine year olds.

The story follows Ms. Clementine, a health teacher, visiting an elementary school classroom to share a message about personal safety.

During the lesson, the students discuss and learn different types of touches and feelings, including appropriate and inappropriate touching and viewing of their private parts. Ms. Clementine reviews body part names, followed by teaching children three important safety words that will give them the power to protect themselves from touches and feelings they don't like.

“NO, GO AND TELL!”

At the end of the lesson, when one of the students privately shares with Ms. Clementine that she had a bad touch, Ms. Clementine knows exactly what to do and say to make her feel better and safe.

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2024 Best Author, Marilyn A. Pittelli

mpittelli-nogoandtell — About the Author

Marilyn A. Pittelli began her thirty-six year teaching career after receiving both her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in health education. During this time, she held the title of Family Life Educator for the Saratoga Springs City School District in New York State. In this position, Ms. Pittelli’s primary responsibility was to teach sexual abuse prevention to every student from kindergarten to sixth grade….
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Congratulations to Marilyn A. Pittelli on creating a superb introduction to help educators and parents begin a dialogue with children about personal safety. I was fortunate to have Ms. Pittelli teach this sensitive subject to my first grade students, in the same simple manner that is outlined in her book. In NO, GO, AND TELL! she transforms herself into Ms. Clementine to gently and effectively empower children everywhere to keep themselves safe from sexual abuse.

Donna Canavan, B.S.,M.S.

Reading Specialist
Former building level administrator, Voorheesville Elementary School, Voorheesville, NY
Former first grade teacher, Division Street School, Saratoga Springs, NY

NO, GO, AND TELL! offers a perfect opportunity for connection and conversation between children and the grownups who care about them. Marilyn A. Pittelli’s relatable characters, practical steps, and overall message will foster safety and healthy awareness for readers young and old. As a therapist who works with children and families, and as mom, NO, GO, AND TELL! Ms. Clementine's Personal Safety Lesson will be on my bookshelves at work and at home.

Sarah Fitzgibbons, LMHC, MT-BC, IMH-E®

Infant Mental Health Mentor- Clinical
Clinical Director at The Society for the Protection and Care of Children

Marilyn A. Pittelli's NO, GO, AND TELL! fills a necessary void in the discussion of sexual abuse by empowering children through an easy-to-remember action plan. Using simple, child-friendly language, Ms. Pittelli addresses this difficult, yet vital topic in a comprehensive manner. Finally, parents, educators, and mental-health professionals are given the tools to discuss sexual abuse with young children in manner that is accessible to all children.

Lauren Donnelly, PhD

Clinical Assistant Professor of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Hassenfeld Children's Hospital at NYU Langone

Acknowledgements

Rachel Goyeau

An insightful illustrator who took my story and made it come alive. Rachel's understanding of my vision and message is clearly depicted on every page of this book.

You can contact Rachel at: rachael@rvg.illustration

Kelsey mcmahon

A graphic designer who helped guide me through the design process. Kelsey's talent and artistic intuition are second to none.

You can contact Kelsey at: mitsucompany.com

Page publishing

For believing in both me and my important message. You made it possible for NO, GO, AND TELL! to reach children everywhere. And a most special thank-you to my publishing coordinator, Olivia Mann. Her understanding and guidance made this experience both painless and enjoyable.

You can contact Page Publishing at: pagepublishing.com