A Suitcase Full: A Story of Starting New and Carrying Home in Your Heart, (Hardcover)

<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>

• A Suitcase Full: A Story of Starting New and Carrying Home in Your Heart, (Hardcover)
• Author: Maryam Kia
• ISBN: 9798885549707
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-08-18
• Page Count: 40