Shine (Short Story)

In her ebook original short story "Shine," Jodi Picoult explores themes of race and privilege through the experiences of Ruth Brooks, a young girl starting at a prestigious New York school. As Ruth navigates her new environment and encounters both subtle and overt differences based on her skin color, she remains steadfast in her hopes to be seen for who she truly is. The story serves as a compelling prequel to her upcoming novel, Small Great Things, offering a poignant glimpse into issues of identity and societal perception.