Mark Loewen is a husband, dad, and children’s book author. He started working with kids as a child therapist and then became a parent coach. Mark, his husband Leo, and their daughter Zoe became a family through open adoption. Inspired by a bedtime conversation with Zoe, his book What Does a Princess Really Look Like? tells a stereotype-defying story of a girl who expands her concept of what it means to be a princess.

Although Mark always had a passion for gender equality, raising a daughter confronted him more closely with cultural challenges that are unique to girls. He created www.bravelikeagirl.com as a resource for parents who want to raise strong and confident girls.

Mark loves to connect with readers. Follow him on social media to keep up with his adventures as a gay dad to the most amazing brave girl he knows!