Brian Pinkney has illustrated numerous acclaimed books for children, including Martin Rising; In Your Hands; On the Ball; The Faithful Friend; Duke Ellington; and In the Time of the Drums. His many awards include two Caldecott Honors, a Coretta Scott King Illustration Award, four Coretta Scott King Illustration Honors, and the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award. Brian lives in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife and frequent collaborator, Andrea Davis Pinkney. Visit him at BrianPinkney.net.

JoJo's tae kwon do instructor thinks that she is ready to take the test for her yellow belt promotion. JoJo isn't sure, and that creepy tree in her front yard adds to her uncertainty. In Pinkney's lovingly told story, friends and family rally and help JoJo realize that success comes from a combination of confidence, strength, and self-reliance. Full color.