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.
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. sarah shine
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. Kai’s parents reassure him that everyone has a
Olivia Reads 'Shine ' by Sarah Asuquo | Story Den | Milkshake! This leads Kai to wish he were "normal" like everyone else