"In a Zoom video call, Cranor says she got the idea for this self-published children's book when planning for a privacy-outreach event at a local library and getting input from the librarians there revealed an unmet need for one. "I asked them for their recommendations, and they didn't know of any children's books about privacy," she recounts. "And you know, there really isn't much out there.""
"The answer: 25 pages of her words and artwork by illustrator Alena Karabach, in which our nameless protagonist, often accompanied by a pet dog, turtle, and goldfish, explains basic concepts of privacy. * "Sometimes I want to be alone. I don't want anyone to see me, hear me, or come too close. This is called privacy." * "Sometimes I listen to music on my headphones so that only I can hear.""
A short, colorfully illustrated 25-page children's book teaches preschool-aged children fundamental privacy concepts through simple sentences and recurring characters. A nameless protagonist, often accompanied by a dog, turtle, and goldfish, models boundaries, personal space, and private listening. Concrete examples include wanting to be alone and using headphones so only the listener hears. Illustrations by Alena Karabach reinforce comprehension and accessibility for very young readers. The project responds to a lack of privacy-focused resources for preschool audiences and is designed for library outreach and early childhood privacy education.
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