Vendors Directory

Surviving U.S. Healthcare

Healthcare can be confusing, costly, and, when things go wrong, even dangerous. Surviving U.S. Healthcare gives readers practical guidance for navigating today’s healthcare system and becoming stronger advocates for their own care. The book explores five ways to survive and thrive during the healthcare crisis, seven actions for achieving personal healthcare excellence, and three steps toward restoring excellent patient care and optimal health. With a focus on patient safety, knowledge, and empowerment, this book challenges readers to become informed participants in their healthcare because what you don’t know can kill you, and what you know can save your life.

Through fiction grounded in real emotional experiences, the story explores family secrets, protected appearances, conditional love, hidden pain, and the consequences of silence. Rooted in a strong Black cultural and family perspective while addressing universal themes, Ex’posed challenges readers to question what they think they know about the people around them.

Atlanta Vintage Books | Independent Bookstore Partner

Atlanta Vintage Books has been serving Atlanta-area readers **since 1988**, offering an extensive and eclectic collection of used, rare, collectible, and unique books.
Visit Atlanta Vintage Books at the Juanderful Book & Culture Experience and discover literary treasures waiting for their next reader.**

The Atlanta Writers Club joins the Juanderful Book & Culture Experience as a 2026 Inaugural Partner, helping us strengthen our connection to Atlanta’s vibrant community of writers and authors.

Dedicated to supporting writers and fostering literary excellence, the Atlanta Writers Club provides opportunities for writers to connect, learn, develop their craft, and engage with the broader literary community.

Meet Patricia Cruzan at the Juanderful Book & Culture Experience, explore her collection, purchase books, and meet an author whose work reflects a lifelong commitment to education, creativity, and the written word.

**Copley Bakes** specializes in delicious cookies, seasonal favorites, and event-inspired baked goods made for both children and adults. Founded by a retired teacher with a heart for **families, reading, and community**, this Georgia-licensed and insured bakery offers family-friendly treats at affordable prices, with many selections **under $10**.

Complete Self-Publishing & Book Printing Services
All-in-one publishing support for authors, creators, and publishers. From ghostwriting and author coaching to editing, printing, and fulfillment, DiggyPOD makes publishing simple, fast, and hassle-free.

We specialize in high-quality print-on-demand apparel and promotional products, helping businesses, brands, authors, organizations, and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life with custom-designed merchandise.

G.A. Sallee is a thriller and crime fiction author whose suspenseful stories explore murder, mystery, danger, and the sometimes-blurred line between truth and fiction. His passion for storytelling began in high school and continued through a life that included service in the U.S. Army and deployment during the Iraq War.

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Garfield Gold specializes in homemade canned jellies made in small batches with a focus on rich, traditional Southern flavor. Our jellies are perfect for biscuits, toast, breakfast tables, gift baskets, charcuterie boards, and everyday enjoyment. Each jar is prepared with care to give customers the comforting taste of homemade preserves.

Gemini Phoenix Books is an online bookstore offering a diverse selection of books across a wide range of genres. With something for every type of reader, Gemini Phoenix Books is dedicated to helping book lovers discover new stories, authors, and their next great read.

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Stop by the Juanderful Aesthetics booth and discover treatments designed to help you look refreshed, polished, and naturally confident. Learn more about our injectable services, including Botox, as well as advanced skin treatments such as microneedling. Meet our team, explore our aesthetic services, ask questions, and take advantage of special event offerings available during the festival.

Stop by Juanderful Products and shop our collection of hair and skin care essentials created to support healthier-looking hair, scalp, and skin. Discover products for hydration, strengthening, scalp care, daily maintenance, and targeted skin support—and find new favorites to add to your self-care routine.

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Little Shop of Stories is an independent bookstore dedicated to connecting children, families, and readers with great books and memorable stories. Known for its strong focus on children’s literature and community engagement, Little Shop of Stories brings the joy of reading to life through books, authors, and literary experiences.

Meet the Little Shop of Stories team at the Juanderful Book & Culture Experience and join them for a special children’s storytime.

Malaika L. Torry is an author, creative director, publisher, actress, and founder of TorryGirl Media Publishing. With a background spanning entertainment, education, and corporate leadership, she is passionate about creating stories that inspire, empower, and educate. She has also served as a judge and evaluator for independent film, television, and creative arts programs, supporting emerging talent and storytelling across multiple platforms.

Reparations Books & Café is an Atlanta based Black feminist bookstore and community gathering space founded by author, PhD candidate, and The Griot Collective founder Hilerie D. Lind. The bookstore offers a thoughtfully curated collection of Black feminist literature, Africana studies, banned books, children’s books featuring Black youth, cultural gift bundles, and branded merchandise. Festival guests can also experience The Porch, an interactive, AI assisted book discovery experience that provides personalized reading recommendations through culturally grounded questions and conversation.

We are pleased to welcome Reparations Books & Café as a 2026 Inaugural Bookstore Partner of the Juanderful Book & Culture Experience.

Sanya Whittaker Gragg creates children’s books that help families navigate some of childhood’s more challenging conversations in an age-appropriate and approachable way.

We serve refreshing smoothies made with **real fruit and real flavor**, creating a delicious treat for the whole family. With a variety of flavors that both adults and children can enjoy, our smoothies are the perfect way to **cool down, refresh, and enjoy a day outdoors** at the Juanderful Book & Culture Experience.

The Juanderful Book & Culture Experience is an independent community event. Partnership participation should not be construed as endorsement of the event, its vendors, products, or services by the U.S. Marine Corps or the U.S. Department of Defense unless expressly authorized.

Health and Wellness Products: Our health and wellness products are designed to support the body from the inside out by focusing on gut health, cellular health, healthy aging, energy, metabolism, and overall wellness. Rather than focusing only on symptoms, our goal is to help people become more proactive about supporting their bodies every day.

✨ Wellness support may include:

Gut & digestive health
Healthy metabolism & weight-management support
Energy & vitality
Cellular health & healthy aging
Hydration & daily nutrition
Overall health and well-being
Stop by our table to learn which products may complement your personal wellness goals!

The Zorins are adorable plush companions and the official helpers of the Tooth Fairy. Each Zorin comes with a beautifully illustrated storybook that introduces children to their magical world.