Pownal Street Press is thrilled to announce the October publication Just to Be With You, a picture book by mother daughter duo, Libby and Meg Glover!
Just to Be With You was written as a love letter by the author, Libby Glover, to her family. In 2020, Libby’s daughter, Meg started to create doodles and artwork under the nickname her family gave her, “Meggidoodles”.
Mother and daughter began collaborating on the story, and the final product is a timeless classic.
Just to Be With You is an engaging book full of surprises and every page is a new adventure about the lengths we will go for the ones we love.
This inviting narrative voice set against the backdrop of bright and colourful illustrations gives the book the feel of a modern classic. Not only will children appreciate the unexpected and daring things someone will do to show their love but in this story, parents will relate to those overwhelming feelings that love has no bounds. Honest and truly, there is nothing we can’t do when we have the love of others.
In Just to Be With You the narrator proves her love by going on an expedition around the world, trekking through shark-infested waters and treacherous mountain winds, and doing the scariest thing of all — singing solo on a stage in a room packed with people! Along the way, she collects hearts and characters from each adventure who take her to the next big challenge. Written as a love letter to family and friends, Just to Be With You is a testament to all of the daring things we do for love.
Just to Be With You
$24.95 Hardback
ISBN: 9781998129249
On Sale: October 29, 2024
Pre-Order HERE
“We are so excited to be publishing this beautiful book by Libby and Meg. This is a book with a simple concept and heart-led message. Meg’s unique and dynamic illustrations capture Libby’s touching story perfectly. We know this book will be an instant classic! We see Meg’s talent and hope that this is just the beginning for this budding illustrator.”
Genevieve Loughlin, Publisher, Pownal Street Press
About the Author
Libby Glover is a mother, nutritionist, and lifelong learner. She loves being outdoors and is passionate about her family and spending time with those she loves. Libby wrote this book years ago when she was an elementary school teacher, but it wasn’t until 2020 that she began to collaborate with her daughter, Meg, to bring the story to life. Together, they have worked to realize her vision, with Meg’s brilliant and captivating artwork beautifully expressing the lengths we will go to for love. Libby lives with her husband and pup, Mojo, in Toronto, Canada.
About the Artist
Meg Glover is a Toronto-based illustrator who goes by Meggidoodles, a nickname her parents gave her when she was younger that stuck in a big way! In her artwork, Meg aims to take inspiration from everyday experiences in her relationships, dreams, fears and emotions to bring the ordinary to life, in full, vibrant colour! While working on doodles and commissions is Meg’s favourite pastime, illustrating the pages for Just to Be With You has been her most passionate project to date. Getting to work side-by-side with her mum, Libby, has been an amazing adventure, and she already can’t wait for their next mother-daughter project. https://meggidoodles.com.
Pownal Street Press is PEI’s newest publishing house. Women-owned and women-led, friendly, warm and professional: Pownal Street Press brings an approachable perspective to publishing books. With decades’ of experience, Pownal Street Press Co-Founders, Genevieve Loughlin and Mo Duffy Cobb have extensive publishing backgrounds across editorial, book design, marketing and sales. With distribution through Raincoast Books, Pownal Street Press’ titles have national reach but local heart. For more information about the Press and its books, please visit: www.pownalstreetpress.com.