Girls in grades 6 and up and their moms (or another adult) can discuss Okay for Now by Gary Schmidt. Snacks will be served. Copies of the book are available at the Youth Services desk.
In Okay for Now, Doug Swieteck is a 14-year-old who just moved to a new town, with no friends, an abusive father, and a louse for an older brother. It seems he has all the stats stacked against him until he finds an ally in Lil Spicer--a fiery young lady. Together, they find a safe haven in the local library, inspiration in learning about the plates of John James Audubon's birds, and a hilarious adventure on a Broadway stage.
