A Suitcase Full

<P><B>The Stories You Carry: A Suitcase Full of Family, Culture, and Courage</B></P><P><I>A Suitcase Full</I> is a heartfelt picture book about the love of family, the power of one''s story, and the beauty of embracing change while leaving and finding home. When a young girl''s family is forced to flee Iran, there isn''t time to make a plan. With only one suitcase, Kimia is forced to leave behind many cherished possessions as well as say goodbye to her beloved grandmother, Nana-joon. As years pass, the family lives in vibrant cities like London and Paris, but are never able to stay for long. After traveling halfway around the world, they finally find a new place to call home on the island of O''ahu. When Kimia''s new teacher assigns the class a special project—bringing a suitcase filled with meaningful objects—Kimia finds a way to weave her past into her present, celebrating both her roots and her growth.</P><P>Through stunning illustrations and poignant storytelling, <I>A Suitcase Full</I> invites readers to explore their own life stories and identities, to embrace changes as opportunities to learn and grow, and to appreciate travel and cultures around world.</P><P>With <I>A Suitcase Full</I>, readers can:</P><ul><li>Share in the joys and challenges of starting fresh in a new place</li><li>Explore themes of resilience, belonging, and what it means to carry your story with you</li><li>Find comfort and hope when adjusting to new homes or schools</li></ul><P>Based on the author''s childhood, <I>A Suitcase Full</I> encourages shared storytelling and conversations about family history, migration, language, culture, and resilience.</P>