Storytime with Godmothers: When I Am Not With You

Part of the Garden’s Free Community Days! Every Sunday in October, admission to the Garden is free for everyone. Reservations are required.

Join us in the Garden’s cozy Backcountry Hawk’s Nest Library for a special read-along of When I Am Not with You, a dreamy, rhyming picture book by actress, mother and podcast host Sarah Wright Olsen.

In a world that’s constantly moving and changing, being separated from the people we love can be difficult, especially for young children. When I Am Not with You offers a gentle reminder that love can bridge any distance. Through lyrical storytelling and imaginative adventures, the book encourages children to keep their loved ones close in their hearts and minds, whether they’re across the room or across the world.

Perfect for families to share before bedtime, a night out or a big trip, this comforting story helps children navigate separation while celebrating the enduring connection between loved ones.

Lemonade and cookies will be provided while supplies last.

About the Author:

Sarah Wright Olsen is a mother of four and co-host of The Mother Daze podcast with fellow actress and mother Teresa Palmer. Together, they also coauthored The Zen Mama Guide to Finding Your Rhythm in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond. Sarah has appeared in television shows and films including Mad Men, Parks and Recreation, The House Bunny, American Made and Matlock. She is also the co-owner of plant-based organic mommy and baby skincare line Baēo.

About Godmothers:

Godmothers is less a store and more a storefront for magic. Founded by Jennifer Rudolph Walsh and Victoria Jackson, it’s a shared vision realized: a beautiful place of belonging, storytelling, and transformation. Learn more here.