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3+years

Shine

Author: Sarah AsuquoIllustrator: Nadia Fisher

When Kai is bullied for being too tall and having a scar under his eye, he begins to wish he was the same as everybody else. A beautifully illustrated book that sensitively deals with the issues of bullying, low self-esteem, and forgiveness.

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  • Black representation
  • Mixed-heritage representation
  • Diverse cast
  • Disabled representation
  • Own Voice