Not Yet

Lorisa is a young girl whose days bring one challenge after another, and she tackles them with her little brother watching her every move. Her dog, Doodle, rarely leaves her side. Along the way she shows young readers what it looks like to keep learning from setbacks, and she holds big hopes for what lies ahead.

The story also tells children that they matter and have a purpose even when they get things wrong, and it encourages them to find joy in the slow work of growing up. A bracelet on Lorisa's wrist reminds her each day to keep at it. The closing pages leave space for young readers to think about and draw their own dreams.