Does This Happen to Everyone? by Jan von Holleben

He carefully positions his subjects on the canvas. Anything creative needs a basic understanding of ‘playing’!” Play is crucial for the development of a society.

I’m not ‘just playing’, I’m trying to come up with creative solutions to challenges, to situations. “The photographer is like an author, telling a story. In an interview with Dumbo Feather magazine Jan describes himself as a playful photographer. His images address sensitive subjects, such as identity, puberty and divorce. Jan is an unconventional photographer who uses his distinctive style to work with young people on educational activities. They helped decide on the concept, made the props and finally featured in the images. Does This Happen to Everyone? is published in American English and British English versions that reflect local vocabulary and circumstances.The main visuals for the Stories that Move toolbox were created by the German photographer Jan von Holleben – assisted by 15 young people from seven European countries, who had been invited to Amsterdam to talk about their experiences with discrimination.

The book takes questions, wor- ries, and fears seriously and responds to them in a direct, yet sensitive way that anyone can understand.

In it, photo artist Jan van holleben and writer antje helms provide answers to the most important questions about puberty in words and images that are relaxed and uninhibited, yet suitable for children. Does This Happen to Everyone? is an empathetic and entertaining publication that radiates joy, imagi- nativeness, and fun. Thankfully, the book Does This Happen to Everyone? offers a wel- come alternative with a contemporary look and feel that is both fitting for kids and appealing to adults. As daunting as it might be for parents to take the lead, leaving the internet or a classmate to 'explain' sexuality is not an option. Especially today, when most young people have access to the internet and its explicit or dubious content, it is extremely important to address the topic of sex educa- tion with children proactively and give it the attention it needs and deserves. Parents often don't know the best way to answer them and it's practically impossible to find the right time to start a conversation about the birds and the bees. Even before they experience puberty and young love themselves, girls and boys have many questions about sex and sexuality.

Does This Happen to Everyone? by Jan von Holleben