BOOKS + GUIDES
Stories and resources that help people understand, reflect, and move forward
Explore memoir, children’s books, and reflection resources created to support understanding, belonging, connection, resilience, and more human-centered ways of seeing ourselves and one another.
Choose a book for yourself, your family, a group, or a larger community conversation.
Memoir + personal story • Children + families • Reflection + wellbeing
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START WITH ONE PRACTICAL NEXT STEP
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You do not need to solve every challenge at once. Begin with the resource that best matches the work in front of you, review the full details on its dedicated page, and build from it when the next need becomes clearer.
Each dedicated product page explains what is included, who the resource
is designed for, how it may be used, available options, pricing, and purchase details.
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FEATURED MEMOIR
Garbage Bag Suitcase
A memoir by Shenandoah Chefalo
A story about what children carry, what systems miss, and the lasting difference it makes to be seen
In Garbage Bag Suitcase, Shenandoah Chefalo shares her experience growing up in the foster care system and the people, decisions, and moments that shaped what came next.
The memoir invites readers to look beyond labels and behavior, consider what belonging and safety require, and recognize the impact one person, one relationship, or one different response can have.
AWARD-WINNING
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AVAILABLE FORMATS
GROUP ORDERS
Recognized memoir
and flagship author title
Paperback, Kindle,
and audiobook
Bulk orders and
signed copies available
Interested in bringing Shenandoah and the story to your organization or event?
BROWSE THE COLLECTION
Books and reflection resources
for different ages and moments
Find children’s stories that open conversations about identity, belonging, and change, along with a creative reflection resource for adults seeking a quieter way to pause and reconnect.
Looking for Garbage Bag Suitcase? Explore the featured memoir ↑
CHILDREN + FAMILIES
The Best Bunny
A warm children’s story that creates space for conversations about identity, difference, belonging, kindness, and recognizing the strengths each child brings.
Best for: Children, families, caregivers, classrooms, and groups exploring belonging and self-worth.
Paperback • Hardcover • Kindle
COMPANION GUIDE AVAILABLE
Continue the story with activities for children and trusted adults
View the Best Bunny
Activity Guide ↓
CHILDREN + FAMILIES
Bunny Best Is on the Move!
A New Home for Lil Shen and Her Stuffy Sidekick
A story about moving to a new home that gives children and caregivers a gentle way to talk about change, uncertainty, comfort, connection, and belonging.
Best for: Children and families navigating a move, transition, new setting, or other significant change.
Paperback • Hardcover • Kindle
REFLECTION + WELLBEING
Coloring Resilience
A creative reflection resource designed to support quiet, mindful attention, personal expression, and a gentler way to reconnect with resilience.
Best for: Adults seeking a calming, creative practice for reflection, rest, or personal wellbeing.
Print reflection and coloring book
LOOKING FOR PROFESSIONAL GUIDES?
Find leadership and implementation resources in Courses + Toolkits
The 2026 Field Guide, Leading with Humanity eBook + Quickstart, and other professional learning resources are housed together so their pricing, licensing, options, and purchase details remain easy to find.
BOOKS FOR GROUPS + ORGANIZATIONS
Use a book to begin a larger conversation
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Books can support conferences, schools, community groups, organizational learning, book clubs, and meaningful conversations after an event. Talk with us about the title, audience, and experience you are planning.
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ORDER FOR A GROUP
Purchase selected titles for conferences, schools, organizations, community groups, book clubs, trainings, or participant gifts. Availability, pricing, signatures, and shipping are confirmed based on the title, quantity, and timeline.
READ + DISCUSS
Use a shared book to support reflection, discussion, professional learning, or community connection. Ask about available companion resources and opportunities to include an author conversation or Q&A.
BRING THE STORY TO LIFE
Pair a book with a keynote, facilitated conversation, fireside chat, or Q&A that connects the story to belonging, leadership, trauma-informed practice, resilience, or systems change.
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You do not need final quantities or a completed event plan before reaching out.
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FIND THE RESOURCE THAT FITS
Choose a book for yourself, your family, or a larger conversation
Begin with the story or reflection resource that speaks to what you are exploring now. For leadership, organizational implementation, and professional learning resources, continue to Courses + Toolkits.
Each book page provides the available formats, purchase options, intended audience,
and any related companion resources.
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