Ready or Not? is a teen graphic novel about foster care, identity, and what it means to belong, following Olena, a high school student navigating life in a group setting as she faces the reality of aging out and the pressure of what comes next. This Early Access Edition is a limited release available ahead of the full public launch, offering early access to the story while supporting the expansion of the Teen Edition of the Foster Care Adoption Awareness Reading Program and helping bring this work into classrooms and communities. Designed for middle and high school students, educators, families, and caregivers, it can be used to spark meaningful conversations, support social and emotional learning, and help teens feel seen, understood, and less alone.
Ready or Not? is a teen graphic novel about foster care, identity, and what it means to belong, following Olena, a high school student navigating life in a group setting as she faces the reality of aging out and the pressure of what comes next. This Early Access Edition is a limited release available ahead of the full public launch, offering early access to the story while supporting the expansion of the Teen Edition of the Foster Care Adoption Awareness Reading Program and helping bring this work into classrooms and communities. Designed for middle and high school students, educators, families, and caregivers, it can be used to spark meaningful conversations, support social and emotional learning, and help teens feel seen, understood, and less alone.