Just Until

A parent would reach for this book when their teenager is grappling with the tension between personal ambition and family duty, or when the family is navigating the complex emotions of kinship care. This poignant novel follows seventeen-year-old Hannah during her final year of high school as she and her father take in her nephews. It explores the heavy lifting of caregiving and the systemic hurdles of the foster care system. Appropriate for high schoolers, the story emphasizes empathy and the reality of adult responsibilities. It is an excellent choice for families looking to validate the experience of older siblings or teens who feel their own lives are on hold due to family circumstances. It offers a realistic look at how love and resentment can coexist when a family is in crisis.