Tuckahoe NY Pride

Scott Stuart is an Australian children’s author and illustrator known for warm, funny stories that champion inclusion and self‑expression. His breakout picture book, My Shadow Is Pink, invites children to embrace feelings and interests that don’t fit stereotypes, while sequels like My Shadow Is Purple broaden the message to identity, belonging, and empathy. Across his books, Stuart uses art, simple language, and relatable family moments to model acceptance at home and at school. He also writes whimsical adventures such as Gregg the Sausage Roll and Don’t Mess with the Mermaids, keeping kindness, confidence, and celebration of differences at the center.

Quote: “I write books that empower kids to be kind, brave, and authentically themselves.”