Time to Shine - A Filipino American Family Story: A Children's Picture Book about Heritage, Healing, and Hope for Kids Ages 4-10 - Hardcover

by Stephanie Vivit Lehmann (Author), Geri Benz (Illustrator)

✨ What if the key to embracing who you are was hidden inside a glowing star?

In this heartfelt picture book, Tala, a young Filipino American girl, becomes fascinated with the traditional parol star lantern. Her curiosity sparks a journey that brings three generations together to re-discover their roots, share traditions, and shine brightly for all to see.

Now available in a special edition 10"x10" hardcover with Educator & Parent Guide. Time to Shine is a radiant celebration of family traditions, and the courage to be yourself.

As Tala proudly declares:
"I like being Filipino and American. I like being different. I like being me!"

When their lantern glows in the window, it becomes more than decoration--it's a beacon of hope, heritage, and cultural pride.

Time to Shine offers:

• Gentle ways to talk about identity and belonging
• Inspiration to embrace family traditions
• Meaningful conversations about the immigrant experience

Time to Shine is perfect for readers ages 6-10, families navigating multicultural experiences, and classrooms or homeschools celebrating Filipino-American History Month, or Asian American Pacific Islander Month (AAPI).

Add Time to Shine to your library today and spark conversations about culture, pride, and community--no matter where you call home.

--Stephanie Vivit Lehmann