The Stars That Shine for You. This item is unavailable.The Stars That Shine for You

The Stars That Shine for You introduces the concept of death in a child-friendly way. It's a topic we need to get comfortable talking about-enhancing not only our own grief literacy, but also raising the next generation to be fluent in the language of love, loss, and hope.

Many cultures around the world share stories, have end-of-life celebrations, and believe in the soul and afterlife. Traditions vary from country to country, faith to faith, but what remains universal among all of humanity is the stars above us. The light in the sky unites all our nations bonded together in grief and hope, on this earth and beyond.

Rishma Govani is the author of the children's book Sushi and Samosas: A Trip of Tasty Transformations. Her first book focused on diverse food around the world and the commonalities we share once we try and understand each other's cultures, one mouthful at a time!In 2020, she lost her beloved husband and dove deep into a different kind of journey. She has become a strong advocate for grief literacy committed to helping others. She is the proud mother of two, Khalil and Mila, and her greatest title to date is the wife of Aly Mulji. She continues to find creative and loving ways to honor Aly's legacy.

A cubicle-bound office worker by day and illustrator by night, Trung specializes in visual storytelling for children's literature. His notable illustrated picture books are Lawrence of Arabia, a collaboration with the Singapore Hospice Council that talks about the sensitive topic of end-of-life care, and The Reading Tree by Epigram Books, a unique story about lifelong friendship. He has also illustrated books on Asian folklore and cultures, with many published in his home country, Vietnam. Trung received Adobe's Top Talent award for the Illustration category (2019), but more importantly, he is also the recipient of a special gift-his newborn son.