Books like Jojo's flying side kick by J. Brian Pinkney
Join Jojo as she faces the challenges of her tae kwon do class. With encouragement from friends and family, she discovers that the key to earning her yellow belt lies not in external advice but in her own determination and perseverance.
First publish date: 1995
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: J. Brian Pinkney
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