A place where dreams and realities meet

Colorful stories. Big ideas. Growing hearts.

Meet Don-L and Suzie-que in a family-made world of books, art, and encouragement created to help young readers imagine, listen, and grow.

Stories first

Books, characters, and gentle lessons lead the way.

Made by family

Suzette writes. Donald illustrates. Their shared voice stays visible.

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Read together

Find a story for the moment they are living through.

Eight colorful books open gentle conversations about kindness, confidence, school, family, listening, and New Orleans joy.

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Kindness in action

Gentle conversation starters about bullying, apologies, empathy, and making things right.

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Confidence for school

Encouraging stories that help children find their voice and navigate everyday challenges.

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Family reads together

Books designed to open meaningful conversations between children, parents, and caregivers.

Meet the creators

Suzette writes the heart. Donald brings it to life.

Suzette W. Rankins and Donald Rankins, Sr. are the husband-and-wife team behind Double Serenity. After years of fostering, mentoring children, and encouraging families, they built a creative home for books, art, poetry, and everyday reminders to dream boldly.

Author and poet

Suzette W. Rankins

Suzette loves reading and writing poetry. Her encouraging words become colorful stories and conversation starters for children and the grown-ups who care for them.

Illustrator and designer

Donald Rankins, Sr.

Donald is an artist, former draftsman, and former art teacher whose lifelong love of drawing brings Don-L, Suzie-que, and the Double Serenity world to life.

Community and press

Stories that travel beyond the bookshelf.

Double Serenity brings its books and characters to festivals, live readings, giveaways, interviews, and family-centered community events.

  • Book festivals and live readings
  • School and family conversations
  • Media interviews and community appearances
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Double Serenity community collage with book displays, interviews, and family-centered events
Double Serenity in the community

Books first, then the wider collection

Four ideas that bring the Double Serenity world together.

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Wear the message

Graphic tees, polos, hats, and youth apparel built around confidence and daily encouragement.

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Carry the story

Bags, bottles, and gifts that turn the Strength, Strong, Stamina language into useful pieces.

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Bring it home

Pillows, mugs, canvas prints, and decor that make the brand feel less like merch and more like a room.

Beyond the bookshelf

More from the Double Serenity collection.

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Keep the conversation going

Bring Double Serenity to your school, family, or community.

Reach out about books, live readings, appearances, merchandise, and ways to share encouraging stories with young readers.

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