Sarah Shine Apr 2026

Olivia Reads 'Shine ' by Sarah Asuquo | Story Den | Milkshake!

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 sarah shine

Kai is tall for his age, has long feet, and has a unique scar under his eye. Olivia Reads 'Shine ' by Sarah Asuquo |

The story follows a young boy named , who feels self-conscious and insecure because he feels "different" from his peers. Specifically: Kai encourages Sam to let her own light

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.