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“Comforting and empowering...A gently presented suite of responses to help kids face fears and ‘just keep going.’”
— kirkus reviews
Why This Book Matters
Bravery Starts Here
Courage
Made Simple
Mouse’s journey shows that bravery isn’t being fearless—it’s taking one small step forward, even when scared.
Backed by Real-
World Wisdom
Lynn Smith brings the same strategies that help CEOs thrive, now adapted for kids and their grown-ups.
Tools That Grow
With Your Child
From breathing exercises to friendship moments, Just Keep Going provides a courage toolkit for children.
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Media
See How Just Keep Going Is Sparking Conversations About Courage Across Ages
"Just Keep Going’ is a beautiful children’s book about big moments and bigger feelings."
Sarah Bentley
Motivational Speaker
"Puddle of tears over here pulling this from my son's backpack Favorite book assignment."
Ryder
"Have read this book with a few and wanted to pass along. Great references for facing the harder moments in life, like goodbyes and moving forward."
@mombrain.te
Therapist
"AMAZING Book For My Little One. My kids and I LOVE this book. Amazing read and the illustrations are beautiful. 10/10 would recommend this book, and so do my kids!!"
McMan
"I got this beautiful book in the mail while I was away too! The first page is so true for our spicy kids, they have these big feelings, but it's the way they feel about those big feelings that's so tough for them"
@joyful.parents
"Just Keep Going is an uplifting children's book that offers encouragement for navigating life's toughest moments with perseverance and faith. Readers should pick it up for its honest stories and wisdom that inspire resilience. You'll walk away with renewed strength to face challenges and a reminder that persistence, rooted in faith, leads to hope."
Great American Journal
"Inspiring story by my friend Lynn Smith - grab it for your kids and JUST KEEP GOING."
Ginger Zee
Chief Meteorologist/Chief Climate Correspondent ABC News
"It's a children's book, so I got my grandchildren and read it to them, and they loved it. They, 'Grandpa, read it again; and I'm like, really? So I think you did a great job, and it's a great message. For the last 35 years, since l've been writing, whenever I do a book signing, I always sign them with hope and I think books like Just Keep Going, it totally fits the message of resilience".
Dr. Daniel Amen
CEO of the Amen Clinics
"Our friend Lynn Smith's book was RIGHT on time. 4-year-old Ruby was nervous about her first day.. but after bedtime with this book about persevering despite uncertainty, fear and perceived "failures", she summoned the courage to go and DOMINATE the best she could... Ru came home afterwards and said... "I did it! I told myself JUST KEEP GOING like the book!" True story. Thank you, Lynnie! Keep shinin' and inspirin'! RISE UP"
Coy Wire
News/Sports Host & Reporter
"I read it with my daughter at bedtime, and we both loved it. The character feels so real, hopeful, determined, and a bit unsure, but you know he'll figure it out. The way the story moves through dark and bright scenes kept her attention, but it still ends with a soft landing that's great for bedtime. A wonderful read."
Coy Boyles
Guitarist for the Zac Brown Band and Children's book author
Meet the Author of Just
Keep Going, Lynn Smith
Lynn Smith has coached hundreds of C-suite executives through their biggest communication challenges. After anchoring for NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN Headline News, she founded Lynn Smith Media & Communications, where she helps leaders transform fear into fuel for success. Through the popular parenting podcast StrollerCoaster by Munchkin, the most loved baby lifestyle brand in the world, and writing for Parents.com, Women's Health, and CNN.com, Lynn bridges the worlds of executive leadership and skills that she wanted to be sure our children learned in the 3rd grade and not the C-Suite. She lives with her husband and two sons in Georgetown, SC, where she's constantly reminded that courage looks the same at every age.
