About
Blending real-life journal entries and reflective learning techniques, the Memoir Workbooks offer a unique approach to personal development and youth empowerment. Rooted in lived experience, the series was created to encourage self-expression, emotional intelligence and relatable conversations around the challenges that young people face while growing up.
Designed particularly with girls and young women in mind, the workbooks combine storytelling with practical tools and guided prompts that support emotional wellbeing and personal growth, supporting adolescence through to young adulthood. The resources have been described as relatable, inspiring and filled with “things that actually help us in life” (Year 9 student, Walthamstow School for Girls).
The workbooks have been used by mentors, educators and support practitioners as tools for engagement and guided reflection. Through shared discussion points, the books create what is described as a “third space” – a safer, neutral space between a young person and practitioner where difficult or sensitive topics can be explored without the reader feeling overly exposed or pressured to immediately disclose personal experiences. This approach has helped professionals facilitate more open discussions around tricky topics, while also building trust, communication and self-awareness over time.
The workbooks can also be used solo by youth, guided by the journal tools.
Danielle’s wider background across youth development, education and support work informs the practical design of the series, creating resources that are engaging and accessible. A former Amazon Best Seller, the Memoir Workbooks continue to equip, inform and empower young people – alongside the parents, educators and professionals supporting them.
Healthy relationships
Danielle takes the reader through the tricky journey of relationships. During a time when you are learning about yourself, how can you safely get to know others too? Topics range from consent and boundaries to red flags and personal values.
These workbooks have proven to be a valuable tool for professionals too, serving as a bridge between them and their clients. With diary entries as conversation starters, Danielle’s documented story offers a neutral and relatable platform to initiate discussions. Mentors, social workers and teachers have reported success using the workbooks to engage students with behavioural needs, facilitate one-on-one sessions and build confidence in their mentees.
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Mental well-being
The Mind workbook highlights the psychological struggle often experienced during our formative years, from developing the necessity of positive self-talk and building self-esteem to topics such as anxiety, depression and coping strategies.
Parents have also found these books insightful – whether reading them alone or alongside their child. One father shared that Mind helped him better understand his daughters and recognise areas of concern. These books explore topics that children and youth might feel too shy or nervous to discuss – from school-related issues to emotional challenges and personal struggles.
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Reviews
“I found the whole concept totally engrossing and think that the Q and A sections make it into so much more than a self-help manual. [This is] an extremely useful piece of writing which I can only imagine and hope, will help an awful lot of adolescent girls navigate their way through some really tough times.”
Lady Arabella Unwin
“I have been using it as a resource to aid mentoring sessions with my mentee who is 15 years old and has a learning difficulty.
The journal entry and exercises have been ideal for her as she is becoming more open about her thoughts and feeling without feeling embarrassed and is more engaging in the sessions. As we are reading the journal entries, she will often smile with acknowledgement.
Thank you very much for producing such a great book and sharing it with us”.
Mentor, Scotland
“I bought this product to help give advice and understand what the younger generation in my life are feeling in this day and age, and the challenges they may be facing and how I may be able to help them with encouragement when I see they are in a dark place.”
Dee Dee, via Amazon