“Steven Universe” Coloring Book And Dove Campaign Announced

Two-for-two.

 

Steven Universe has a new coloring book on the way from Dark Horse Comics set to release on September 26th for about $15 wherever your favorite books are sold. It’s called The Steven Universe Coloring Book Volume 1 and it will feature 45 black and white pages that will hopefully find refuge with your favorite coloring utensils. Check out a first-look below courtesy of Comicbook.com.

 

In related news, Dove Soap (Editor’s Note: the only stuff I use) has teamed up with Steven Universe for two years to develop a campaign around using a public health intervention model via the Dove Self-Esteem Project will expand beyond structured workshops delivered by adults to taking educational content direct to young people on a scale never-seen-before.

The partnership will come to life in a series of six short animated films directed by Steven Universe creator Rebecca Sugar, the first of which premieres today. Working with the Dove Self-Esteem Project, all content has been carefully co-created and grounded in scientific evidence by body image expert, Dr. Phillippa Diedrichs at the Centre for Appearance Research at the University of the West of England. in order to make a meaningful impact on a young person’s self-esteem and body confidence.

Later this year, an original song featuring the cast of the show, an accompanying music video, and an educational eBook will also be launched adding to the Dove Self-Esteem Project’s commitment to create a media landscape for young people that is inclusive by acknowledging every person’s uniqueness and representing true diversity.