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by Ally Condie (Author), Jaime Kim (Illustrator)
A gentle exploration of being in the present moment by the mega-bestselling author of the Matched series, Ally Condie.
It's okay to sit still.To not go anywhere. Sometimes our problems or worries can feel too big, and we don't know how to fix them. Just as a butterfly has to sit in it's dark chrysalis before its time to spread its wings, sometimes we have to sit in our own confusion or discomfort. But with a friend by your side, the journey can feel much sweeter. When we're ready, we can keep walking, no matter how long it takes to get . . . there. In this soothing follow up to Here by #1 New York Times bestselling author Ally Condie, readers are introduced to the power of being in the present moment and taking their time, and the importance of honoring all of their emotions.
Author Biography
Ally Condie is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling Matched trilogy and its companion novel, The Last Voyage of Poe Blythe, as well as the picture book Here: I Can Be Mindful. An Edgar Award finalist, a former English teacher, and founder and director of the WriteOut Foundation, Ally lives with her family outside of Salt Lake City, Utah.
Visit Ally online at AllyCondie.com and follow her on Instagram @AllyCondieBooks. Jaime Kim was born and raised in South Korea before moving to the United States. She has illustrated many books for young readers, including Take Heart, My Child, which was a #1 New York Times bestseller, and La La La: A Story of Hope by Kate DiCamillo. She lives in North Carolina. Visit Jaime online at JaimeKim.com
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.7 x 9.1 x 10.3 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: June 10, 2025
