"Okay for Now" follows the story of Doug Swieteck, a young boy living in a small town during the tumultuous years of the Vietnam War. As he navigates the challenges of adolescence, including a troubled family life and the harsh realities of high school, Doug finds solace in unexpected places. His passion for a local library and a fascination with Audubon’s ornithological drawings inspire him to pursue his dreams and discover his own identity. Along the way, Doug forges deep connections with friends and mentors, ultimately learning that life can be "okay" even amidst difficulties and unforeseen circumstances. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 5th grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 10-12 years.

There are 384 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Houghton Mifflin .

Gary D. Schmidt is an American children's writer of nonfiction books and young adult novels, including two Newbery Honor books and one Printz Honor award. He lives on a farm in Michigan and has six children. He is a Professor of English at Calvin College.