Keeper of the Light is a soft-spoken, empowering journey through fear, courage, and inner strength. Crafted as a companion to Spells for Surviving a Haunted Childhood , this gentle tale follows a child who learns to find their own light—even in the darkest moments. With poetic simplicity and comforting repetition, young readers are reminded that safety can live inside them, and that their feelings are valid and sacred. This story isn't just about night and shadows—it's about reclaiming the glow within, learning to stand in truth, and knowing the light was always yours to keep. Perfect for children navigating trauma, transitions, or anxiety, this easy reader offers a tender spell of reassurance. Barbara Latinka is a storyteller who believes that all children are magical - and their feelings matter. She writes books that help young readers understand big emotions, feel less alone, and discover the quiet power of being gentle and kind. Through soft storytelling and imaginative worlds, her work encourages children to carry their own light and share it with others.She is the author of Keeper of the Light, a tender easy-reader about a reimagined ghost girl who learns to carry and pass on the light, Spells for Surviving a Haunted Childhood Trilogy, and Tiny Spells for Big Feelings, a whimsical emotional spellbook that helps kids process difficult feelings through sensory magic, play, and creativity.Barbara creates her stories under Haunted Light Productions, a small, independent press focused on emotionally honest, healing-centered literature for both children and the inner child in us all. Her books are used by parents, educators, and therapists to foster empathy, emotional literacy, and gentle resilience.