Just Because

Editorial Reviews Review "Charming and thought-provoking proof that we all contain multitudes" —Kirkus Reviews

"The homespun homilies effectively communicate that everyone’s a complex being trying their best, that things move on—and that life can be alright, alright, alright" —Publishers Weekly

About the Author Matthew McConaughey is the Academy Award–winning actor and #1 New York Times bestselling author of Greenlights. He also created Greenlights: Your Journal, Your Journey, a guided companion that inspires readers to write down and reflect on their feelings, adventures, and dreams. Matthew and his wife, Camila, founded the just keep livin Foundation, dedicated to empowering high school students. He is a professor of practice and Minister of Culture at the University of Texas at Austin, where he lives with his family. Matthew is a storyteller, a treehouse builder, and a pickle expert. Connect with Matthew on Instagram @OfficiallyMcConaughey or on Twitter @McConaughey.

Renée Kurilla is the author and illustrator of many books for young readers. She holds a BFA in illustration and a minor in graphic design from Lesley University College of Art and Design. Renée resides outside of Boston with her family and a fish named Yoshi. Visit Renée at Kurillastration.com or find her on Instagram and Twitter @ReneeKurilla.