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The Light Within You is a gorgeously illustrated book that centers around one girl's excitement to travel back to her home country and celebrate Diwali with her beloved Nani. This book touches on themes of being an immigrant looking different from others and not having people familiar with your special holidays. The joy of returning home to the comfort of home and those you have missed. Then the ability to share your culture when you return so others understand you better. I love the specks on every page that looks like sparkles of light to add a bit of whimsy and emphasize the feelings of warmth and happiness that Diya feels celebrating Diwali with her Nani and family. The color palette is warm and bright communicating Diya’s emotions and making everything feel stronger. Overall, I like the representation of the immigrant perspective on visiting your home country and that Diwali was featured.