Scott Stuart: My Shadow is Purple

Scott-Sturt-My-Shadow-is-PurpleA heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself, My Shadow is Purple by best-selling children’s book creator Scott Stuart, considers gender beyond binary in a vibrant spectrum of colour.

My Dad has a shadow that’s blue as a berry, and my Mum’s is as pink as a blossoming cherry.

There’s only those choices, a 2 or a 1. But mine is quite different, it’s both and it’s none.

Best-selling children’s book creator, Scott Stuart, follows his internationally acclaimed title, My Shadow is Pink, with another heart-warming story about being true to yourself, just as you are.

This picture book is a gentle introduction to non-binary gendered themes, including: self-discovery and resilience thread through this story of inclusion and diversity.

With plenty of opportunities for conversation starters, the theme of gender as non-binary has been artfully distilled into an accessible read for young children and families.

Scott Stuart is a best-selling children’s book author who is committed to creating content that empowers kids. His books have appeared on numerous best-seller lists, as well as being shortlisted for ABIA Children’s Book of the Year and CBCA Notable Picture Book of the Year.

His empowering messages have been seen over 100 million times on Social Media, and he is a leading voice on fully accepting and empowering our children, exactly as they are.


My Shadow is Purple is published by Larrikin House and available from all good book retailers including Booktopia.

Image: My Shadow is Purple – courtesy of Larrikin House