When concerns arise early in the school year, “wait and see” does not always need to be the default. Looking closer, and sooner, is often the most supportive and effective path forward.

The characters in Return to Mancos and the serendipitous interweaving of their lives have been living in my head for nearly 15 years—like a quiet seed waiting for the right moment to grow. Lexi Logan is at the heart of the story—a young psychologist trying to figure things out. Her journey is heartfelt, funny, and emotionally relatable. A little messy, quietly strong, and disarmingly sincere—there’s something about her that feels both raw and deeply good.