The Suitcase Library: A gentle story about belonging, courage and finding home.

By Maya Rivers

Every place leaves something behind. Every child carries a story.

Sam is seven years old and carries one small blue suitcase wherever he goes.

Inside are ordinary things-a pebble, a button, a library card, a key-but each one holds an extraordinary memory of kindness, courage and belonging.

As Sam moves between homes, he discovers that home isn't just a place. It's the people who care, the friendships he builds, and the stories he collects along the way.

Written with warmth and sensitivity, The Suitcase Library is a reassuring story for children experiencing foster care, family change, or uncertainty. It is also a valuable resource for foster carers, social workers, teachers and families wanting to start gentle conversations about belonging, resilience and hope.

Perfect for children aged 5 - 11.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0HDLDH45Y
• ISBN13: 9798190411096
• Release Date: August 2026
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 82 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.2" x 8.5"