This is Me

Andrew has always felt like he’s had to hide from the truth, hide from who he is and hide from others. What will happen when Andrew speaks his truth and finally accepts the person he is?

Everyone loves Jasmine! She has great friends and fun social life. However, Jasmine worries that when she tells people her truth things will change. This is Me is a story of two teenagers embracing who they are, and finding out that life is always better when you are True to Yourself.

About the Author

Anthony is a primary school teacher who completed his Bachelor of Education Prep - 12, majoring in English and Health and Human Development in 2014. Anthony has been a teacher for seven years and has taught upper primary and junior secondary school students. Prior to teaching, he worked as a veterinary nurse at a leading animal hospital and is extremely passionate about animal welfare.

His hobbies include reading, running and spending time with family. This is Me is his debut picture storybook about two teenagers struggling to tell their family and friends that they are gay. Anthony is very passionate about social literacy and feels that all students need to see themselves represented in literature. He currently lives in Melbourne, Australia with his pet cat Cheddar.

About the Illustrator

Krista is a freelance illustrator, fine artist, and art teacher who lives in Sydney with her partner and mischievous cat. She primarily uses traditional methods for her art, including watercolour, ink and oils. Krista’s art has been featured in books, card games, exhibitions and competitions, but most of all, she enjoys using her pictures to tell stories.