My Time to Shine is the story of a Saddlebred show horse named Lullaby Kiss—“Lilly”—and the brave young girl who becomes her forever friend. Told through Lilly’s eyes, readers follow the journey from their first meeting to the biggest horse show of all: the World’s Championship Horse Show in Louisville, Kentucky. Along the way, Lilly shares what it’s like to be a show horse—the nerves, the practice, the joy of winning ribbons, and the comfort of being loved. When Lilly becomes sick, she and Alena must lean on each other’s strength, discovering that love and trust matter more than trophies. With themes of resilience, friendship, and courage, My Time to Shine will capture the hearts of horse-loving readers in late elementary and early middle school. Perfect for fans of horse stories, it celebrates the bond between a girl and her horse, and the magic of finding a forever home.