Glimmer: Poems to Find Light in the Darkness

by Shannon Jade

Glimmer is a collection of poems designed to offer light in the darkness. Find hope in unlikely places, and remember the beauty of the world around you. Learn to look for the glimmers.

In this book, Shannon Jade, the award-winning author of A Song for the Earth, honours the power of poetry to make this world a brighter place, offering hope when we all need it most.

Perfect for readers looking for new ways to prioritise joy, wonder, magic, and kindness. Here, hope is an act of rebellion, and the world is full of glimmers if you know how to find them.

104 pages, Paperback

Published February 1, 2026

About the author

Shannon Jade is an author and environmental scientist who believes in the real-world magic of storytelling. She is the author of A Song for the Earth, Seashells for Stories, Way Back When, Rainbow, and more, as well as having worked on books for several major publishers, including Rebel Girls and Wiley. Shannon holds a BA in creative writing and publishing and a master’s of environmental science. Today, Shannon mostly writes adult fiction and poetry projects with a hopeful environmental focus, aiming to make the world a better, greener, and kinder place.

Reviews

[Sarah · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a lovely little collection of poetry that reminds us of all the light still left in the world.

[Julia Pilkington · Rating 5 out of 5]

A straight forward, warm hug in a dark time- “Glimmer” presents a collection of poems that are each brief sparkles of joy and hope that you can savor or devour as you’d like. It’s a good reminder of the many quiet wonders of the world that keep it filled with light.

[Shannon Jade · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the author, I think this book is pretty cool. But don't take my word for it. Give it a read for yourself! I'd love to hear your thoughts.

[Deb Burns · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hopeful and uplifting!