How long does it take to read My Shadow Is Pink?
Scott Stuart
My Shadow Is Pink by Scott Stuart takes about 35 minutes to read at 250 words a minute.
About 35 minutes
An evening's read
First published 2020. 32 pages, about 8,800 words. Written for children.
2 days at 30 minutes a day
Estimate based on 275 words per page.
At other speeds
| Slow, 150 words a minute | 59 minutes |
| Average, 250 words a minute | 35 minutes |
| Fast, 400 words a minute | 22 minutes |
The page count is the median across 4 editions, so your copy may differ. How we calculate.
About the book
My Shadow Is Pink is a beautifully written rhyming story that touches on the subjects of gender identity, self acceptance, equality and diversity. Inspired by the author’s own little boy, the main character likes princesses, fairies and things "not for boys." He soon learns (through the support of his dad) that everyone has a shadow that they sometimes feel they need to hide.This is an important book for a new generation of children (and adults alike) which exemplifies the concepts of unconditional love, respect and positive parenting.
Subjects: Children's fiction, LGBTQ picture books
