Mary Young

In Mary’s debut children’s book, Pink Shoes, she hopes to empower children to be brave and kind while speaking up for themselves when faced with real-life challenges from others. 

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Meet Jaxon & Carson!

Jaxon and his little brother, Carson, went shopping for new shoes, and Jaxon fell in love with a pair of pink shoes that lit up and made clicking sounds as he walked in them.

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Hi! I’m Mary

Author & Speaker

Mary Young dreamt of writing children’s books when her own two children were small, and now that she has two grandsons in her life, she knew it was time to act on this lifelong dream.

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  • With Pink Shoes, Mary Young has written a story that celebrates acceptance and the courage to be yourself. As a ­first grade teacher, students in my classroom feel
    proud to be themselves and respect the differences of others. Pink Shoes is a perfect example of this, and I hope this book encourages others to be themselves – even when it’s hard.
    Rodney Wade
    Educator
  • Pink Shoes shines a bright light on what a privilege it is to participate in fostering a child’s ability to be their authentic self. How enriched our lives are that diversity is simply part of our human conditioning. Pink Shoes demonstrates what it means for a child to feel seen and be celebrated for who they are, inside and out, and to have the courage to remain true to oneself. May we all be so lucky to be surrounded by people who make us feel seen, valued, and loved.
    Meredith Bauer
    Professional School Counselor

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