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Okay for Now by Gary D. Schmidt follows Doug Swieteck, a middle schooler who moves to Marysville, New York, after his father loses his job. At his new home, Doug meets Lil, befriends Mrs. Windemere, and begins learning to draw under Mr. Powell's guidance. Despite family struggles and suspicion due to his brother's actions, Doug finds acceptance at school, and the novel concludes with Doug performing in Mrs. Windemere's play and teetering on hope amidst uncertainty. The novel contains themes involving alcoholism, abuse, and post-traumatic stress disorder.