“I wrote this book to break the cycle of trauma and help our children step into their light.”

You Are Light is more than a story — it’s a movement.
Born from a mother’s heartbreak and healing, this novel sheds light on the hidden pain of bullying, loss, and resilience in South African schools. Through raw honesty and lyrical storytelling, it transforms grief into purpose — calling every reader to stand for love, truth, and compassion.

At the heart of You Are Light lies a mother’s journey to reclaim hope after her son’s assault at school — a deeply human story that ignited the national Light Up My School™ campaign for emotional justice in classrooms.
This book is both a memorial and a manifesto — a testament to the light that lives within all of us, and the courage it takes to rise again.