My Shadow Is Purple — Content Guide for Parents
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Religious themes
PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
My Dad has a shadow that's blue as a berry, and my Mom'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.
A heartwarming and inspiring book about being true to yourself and moving beyond the gender binary, by the bestselling author of My Shadow Is Pink.
Frequently asked questions
Is My Shadow Is Purple appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence detected in the book's narrative based on the search results. No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have violence?
No violence detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have scary content?
No scary content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have racial/cultural content?
While the book includes diverse characters and mentions children of various skin colors, race is not identified as a central theme or plot element.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have profanity?
No profanity detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have climate change?
No climate themes detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have sexual identity?
No sexual content detected in the book's narrative based on the search results.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have gender roles?
The book challenges traditional gender roles by depicting a non-binary child and encouraging understanding and celebration of gender diversity. It promotes the idea that gender roles should not be limited and that children should be free to express themselves.
Does My Shadow Is Purple have lgbtq+ themes?
The book features a non-binary child who does not fit into traditional gender categories, promoting the idea that gender does not have to be limited to two options. It is described as a story of affirmation and identity for those who may be different, including LGBTQIA2+ individuals.
