The Butterfly Collection- Children Book Series
OUR STORY
The Butterfly Collection is more than a children's book series.
It is a collection of stories born from hope, healing, and the belief that every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, loved, and heard.
As a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and Jeffrey Epstein, I know firsthand how powerful the right words, trusted adults, and healthy relationships can be. While these books are not autobiographical, they are deeply inspired by my own experiences and the experiences shared with me by friends and fellow survivors over the years.
Each story has been carefully written to help children learn important life skills in a gentle, age-appropriate way, without fear or shame.
My hope is that these books become tools for families, teachers, counselors, and caregivers to start conversations that can change a child's life.
❤️ Survivor Inspired
Created from lived experience with compassion and hope.
🌱 Conversation Starters
Each book encourages meaningful discussions between children and trusted adults.
🦋 Life Skills
Confidence, boundaries, resilience, emotional wellness, kindness, and courage.
📖 Beautiful Stories
Positive, uplifting stories children will enjoy reading again and again.
CHILDREN WILL DISCOVER HOW TO:
EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS
BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS
EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS
BELIEVE IN THEMSELVES
BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS
EXPRESS THEIR FEELINGS
BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS
BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS
BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS
RECOGNIZE TRUSTED ADULTS
RECOGNIZE TRUSTED ADULTS
BUILD HEALTHY FRIENDSHIPS
SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
RECOGNIZE TRUSTED ADULTS
SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
ASK FOR HELP
RECOGNIZE TRUSTED ADULTS
SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES
SHOW KINDNESS
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
GROW CONFIDENCE
DEVELOP RESILIENCE
GROW CONFIDENCE
FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS
Created for the Adults Who Care
Whether you're reading at bedtime, in a classroom, during counseling, or around the kitchen table, The Butterfly Collection is designed to make difficult topics easier to discuss through stories children can understand.
Ideal for:
• Parents
• Grandparents
• Teachers
• School Counselors
• Therapists
• Libraries
• Foster Families
• Community Organizations
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Wendy Pesante is the founder and president of The Jane Doe Foundation, an Ohio nonprofit dedicated to educating, supporting, empowering, and advocating for individuals and families impacted by trauma, abuse, addiction, mental health challenges, incarceration, and exploitation.
In 2025, Wendy made the life-changing decision to begin speaking publicly about her own experiences as a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and Jeffrey Epstein. Through interviews, speaking engagements, advocacy, and educational programs, she discovered that one of the most powerful ways to create lasting change is by reaching children before they become victims.
That realization inspired The Butterfly Collection.
Drawing from her own experiences and the stories shared by fellow survivors, Wendy created this series to help children build confidence, recognize healthy relationships, understand personal boundaries, express their emotions, and know that their voices matter. While the stories are fictional and written in a gentle, age-appropriate way, each one is rooted in lessons that can help children navigate real-life situations with courage and confidence.
Wendy's hope is that these books become more than bedtime stories, they become conversation starters, educational tools, and sources of comfort that help children grow into safe, confident, compassionate, and resilient adults. Through every page, she hopes to use her own journey to educate the next generation and help create a safer future for children everywhere.
Currently in Development
The Butterfly Collection is currently being:
📖 Written
🎨 Illustrated
👨👩👧 Reviewed by volunteer test readers
💜 Refined with educator and parent feedback
Expected Release:
2027
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