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phoenixg's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
kenmakozumehq's review against another edition
4.0
Someone read the entire book on tiktok so I listened, sweet little story about a trans girl.
Don't remember exact date read as it was just something on my FYP one day
Don't remember exact date read as it was just something on my FYP one day
maya_b's review against another edition
5.0
Really great book that touches on gender and its stereotypes, as well as acceptance and a little bit of friendship. The story also mentions how what is seen is not always everything there is to someone, as people’s shadows are not the same as the people they belong to. I’m not sure if the shadows are meant to represent the truest self of every person, or if every person is partly their shadow and partly themselves, but I guess it’s up for interpretation and that’s quite alright in my opinion.
The art is adorable and I love how supportive the dad gets. It’s great. Actually teared up a little at that. Really great story!
The art is adorable and I love how supportive the dad gets. It’s great. Actually teared up a little at that. Really great story!
tx2its's review against another edition
4.0
Reading 2023
Book 99: My Shadow is Pink and My Shadow Is Purple by Scott Stuart
Reviewing these picture books together. Picked up this book after a teacher in Georgia got fired for reading one of the books to her 5th grade class.
Synopsis: Pink: My Shadow is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity.
Purple: A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself and moving beyond the gender binary,
Review: After reading these books, I am not sure why a teacher would be fired. And the district that fired her did not offer exactly why she was fired either except to say the book was “divisive”. Read the books for yourself and decide. I thought both books were sweet. My rating 4⭐️.
Book 99: My Shadow is Pink and My Shadow Is Purple by Scott Stuart
Reviewing these picture books together. Picked up this book after a teacher in Georgia got fired for reading one of the books to her 5th grade class.
Synopsis: Pink: My Shadow is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity.
Purple: A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself and moving beyond the gender binary,
Review: After reading these books, I am not sure why a teacher would be fired. And the district that fired her did not offer exactly why she was fired either except to say the book was “divisive”. Read the books for yourself and decide. I thought both books were sweet. My rating 4⭐️.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
5.0
Is this a book about gender identity? Or is a book about having different interests than one “should”? It is, and can be, one or both. My favorite spread happened to be the one with the different shadows: a man in a suit who loves painting & fashion, a girl holding pom-poms who loves engines & cars, a girl dancing in a tutu who loves science & space, a weightlifter who loves to dance in twirls & turns, a man holding an axe who loves theater & acting, a girl reading under a tree whose shadow reveals she likes girls. {Note: Pronouns reflect those used next to the illustration.}
But the overall message of love and acceptance of differences is a universal one we all need. The world is a brighter, better place because of the uniqueness of the individuals. Embrace that in yourself.
But the overall message of love and acceptance of differences is a universal one we all need. The world is a brighter, better place because of the uniqueness of the individuals. Embrace that in yourself.
amydieg's review
Sweet but relies too much on gender locked blue/pink for a book that seems to be about queerness.
ktxx22's review
5.0
Loved this! Love the rhyme and cadence of this book. Definitely a great addition to any children’s library.
janastruyve's review against another edition
5.0
I think it's a very nice book to teach children that everybody is different and everybody is beautiful in their own way ❤️.
sadpiratepanda's review against another edition
4.0
Fue muy tierno, lo que dijo el papá me hizo feliz y al mismo tiempo me hace querer llorar fkdkfkfk. Porque es verdad que algunos aceptara quien eres y te amarán y otros no te aceptarán, pero siento que lo dijo de una manera adecuada para alguien chiquito.