Maria Meakin is a Brisbane-based, Australian children’s author. A mother to four, Maria works with children in schools as a teacher aide and loves writing books that children can relate to, read alone, or share aloud with others. She creates stories with understanding and compassion to help those around her approach sensitive issues. Maria loves to travel and spend time having adventures with her family.
Being Me tells the heartfelt story of one child finding the courage to align their outward appearance with their inner gender identity. This inclusive book provides all children space to feel comfortable in their own skin, seen for who they are.Told from a young narrator’s perspective, this compa...