My Shadow is Pink

My Shadow is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity.
Inspired by the author’s own little boy, ‘Shadow’s’ main character likes princesses, fairies and things ‘not for boys’... he soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide.

“"Stuart isn't just making up stories here--he's living the support he writes about. [His] take on the theme stands out for its focus on the relationship between the child and his dad and on societal ideas about masculinity." -- Mombian , an LGBTQ parenting blog”

“Affirming” —Foreword Reviews, starred review
“Stuart isn’t just making up stories here—he’s living the support he writes about. [His] take on the theme stands out for its focus on the relationship between the child and his dad and on societal ideas about masculinity.” —Mombian, an LGBTQ parenting blog

Scott Stuart has, for as long as he can remember, been in love with the art of storytelling. He lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife & son and loves to write stories that empower kids.

Longlisted for the 2021 ABIAs: Small Publishers' Children's Book of the Year A 2021 CBCA Notable Book: Picture Book Age range 3 to 9 My Shadow is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity. Inspired by the author's own little boy, 'Shadow's' main character likes princesses, fairies and things 'not for boys'...he soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide. This is an important book for a new generation of children (and adults alike) which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive parenting. 'When I got to the end of this story I thought: 'why has this book never existed before?...it's just perfection!' -- Dannii Minogue Teachers' Notes available here

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