Sarah Shine Apr 2026

At school, some children make fun of him and exclude him from activities, like playing in their den, because of these differences. This leads Kai to wish he were "normal" like everyone else.

Kai’s parents reassure him that everyone has a "special light" inside them that is meant to shine. His mother uses the moon and stars as an analogy—though they are different, they both shine beautifully in the sky. sarah shine

Kai learns to embrace his unique qualities. The next day, he sees a friend named Sam being bullied for being "too small" to play basketball. Kai encourages Sam to let her own light shine, and they play together, eventually inspiring the unkind children to apologize and join in. About the Author At school, some children make fun of him

Sarah Asuquo is an English teacher from South London with a background in education and a Masters from UCL. She wrote "Shine" during the pandemic to help children navigate insecurities, bullying, and low self-esteem. The book is now part of the curriculum in many primary schools across the UK. His mother uses the moon and stars as