Let It Shine!

A Celebration of You

By: Carole Boston Weatherford

Narrated by: Carole Boston Weatherford

From the Newberry Honor-winning author of Box: Henry Brown Mails Himself to Freedom comes a joyful audiobook set to “This Little Light of Mine.” It’s the perfect gift for all of life’s milestones.

This little light reflects
an everlasting flame:
Hope that was passed down to you
by those who overcame.
A new sun is rising.
Tomorrow's yours to claim.
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine.

Read or sing along to affirmations that will inspire children as well as adults to dream big and commemorate every success. The powerful text reminds listeners that everyone has potential for greatness; it shines brightly from within and sparks your determination to reach for the stars, even when you feel doubt.

The audiobook focuses on kids and adults enjoying everyday moments like reading, gardening, and reuniting, as well as commemorating milestones and achievements, like graduating or winning a medal. The audiobook also pay homage to historical changemakers such as Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, and Shirley Chisholm, and others who paved the way for the Black community.

This audiobook is the perfect gift for graduation and life’s major milestones. It encourages everyone to fan their spark into a flame, celebrate joy, and cherish each moment.

Critic reviews

"Everyday moments and landmark events spark joyful revelry in a picture book that encourages readers to 'find determination / deep down in your soul' and let their inner light shine....Celebratory and affirming." —Kirkus Reviews

"A radiant celebration of heritage, perseverance, and self-belief." —Publishers Weekly

"This book is a strong message to remind readers that they can make wonderful positive changes, based on their own efforts but also of those who came ­before them." —School Library Journal