La Lumie're, meaning light in French, is about a firefly who loves life and enjoys adventure. Vita, her name, means life in Latin. She flies through the night, preparing a light show for her friends. A bright light appears that changes everything. Vita is no longer focusing on her friends, who still enjoy what they think is an exciting show. The book creates a whimsical and heartwarming story about when someone you love is gone but not forgotten. When my sister passed away four years ago, I wanted to express that very sentiment I was able to do that in this story.