My Shadow Is Blue Amer [CLOTH ]

Girls being treated differently to boys is not a new concept, but what if the boys took action? 

My Shadow is Blueis a gentle and beautiful book that empowers children to stand up for what is right. This book gently explores toxic masculinity and how we are redefining masculinity to be inclusive and empathetic.

Scott Stuartis an internationally known, bestselling author and illustrator, best known for the banned bookMy Shadow Is Pinkand its companion titleMy Shadow Is Purple, among many others.

Before anything else, he is a father to a little boy who loves all things Queen Elsa and princesses. Their story of dressing up as Elsa together became a social media phenomenon, touching families around the world. For as long as he can remember, Scott has been passionate about storytelling and the power it holds.

Having worked at The Royal Childrens Hospital, he understands how vital it is for children to feel seen and represented. He is committed to creating empowering stories that celebrate individuality, self-expression and belonging.

Scott lives in Melbourne, Australia with his wife and son, and continues to write and illustrate books that help children feel understood and valued.

• When Scott Stuart's son wanted to dress as Elsa to see Frozen 2, Scott dressed up as Elsa too, to bolster his son's confidence and challenge toxic gender norms. Their story went viral, appearing on such websites as Buzzfeed, PopSugar, and People.com• 383.2k TikTok followers, 63.8k Instagram followers• June 14 is International Nonbinary People's Day• Children's books acknowledging gender diversity are needed more than ever• According to the Trevor Project, in 2021 25% of LGBTQIA youth idenified as nonbinary