Okay for Now

The book chronicles the story of Doug Swieteck, a fourteen-year-old boy who moves to a small town in upstate New York with his abusive father, neglectful mother, and bullying older brother. As he struggles to fit in and navigate the challenges at home and school, Doug discovers a talent for drawing and forms an unlikely friendship with a librarian who introduces him to Audubon’s birds. His journey is marked by setbacks, but Doug’s resilience shines as he learns to cope with his circumstances and build a better life for himself.