Say Yes Again

Say Yes Again by Rhonda Wagner, published by Lucid Books on March 9, 2022, is a 40-page work in English that explores the themes of family and foster care through the eyes of a young girl named Avery. In this story, Avery’s family opens their home to foster children, allowing her to experience the roles of both a Big Sister and a Younger Sister when David and Luca arrive. The narrative focuses on Avery’s journey of understanding respite care and kinship placement, highlighting the importance of empathy and compassion as she learns to embrace the challenges and joys of foster care.

Readers will find that Say Yes Again is part of The Joy of Avery series, which aims to provide resources for foster care families while illustrating the emotional landscape of welcoming foster children. Through Avery’s experiences, the book emphasizes the significance of saying YES to foster care and the growth that comes from it. This edition continues to build on the themes introduced in the earlier books, It’s Okay to Wonder and Braver Than Me, making it a valuable addition for those interested in juvenile fiction that addresses family dynamics and religious values.