“It’s okay.” 7-year-old Alfie just lost his mummy and he is pretty sure she is not coming back. Alfie is struggling to understand if what he feels is okay. He is unsure how to ask about something he cannot name. One day, after school, Alfie decides to be brave. He asks his teacher Mr. Miggins, “is it okay?” Marie Callegari has been telling stories sincechildhood. Though some of her stories didn’t keep her out oftrouble. A writer of magicalrealism and performance artist, Marie’s storytelling can be seen and readglobally. Stop by to meet the author and grab a signed copy of My Favorite Color is Seven!