Books with author Jones

Scared of speaking in public? You’re not alone! This accessible guide, written by a former teacher and poetry slam coach, will help tweens and teens find their voice! If you have weak, wobbly knees and a pounding heart when you face an audience—don’t worry, that’s good! Joy Jones is here to show teens and tweens that stage fright is your friend. With its funny, friendly, slightly irreverent approach, Fearless Public Speaking helps young people feel more comfortable and confident in front of a crowd. Jones covers it all, from how to write and organize your speech, to how to deliver it and use audiovisual equipment, to how to troubleshoot when things go wrong.

When eleven-year-old Jayla finds out that her mother used to be a Double Dutch champion, she's stunned. Her mom, who's on doctor's orders to lower her blood pressure, could move like that?!? Jayla decides to follow in her mom's footsteps, thinking that maybe double Dutch can make her stand out in her big, quirky family. As she puts together a team at school and prepares to compete, Jayla finds that Double Dutch is about a lot more than jumping rope—and it just might change her life in ways she never imagined. Full of hilarious family dynamics and plenty of jump rope action, Jayla Jumps In follows one girl's quest to get her mom healthy and find her place in her community.

Many folks call Neenah home. With countless treasures to see. So settle in and ready about why Neenah is a special place to be! Neenah resident and author, K. Jones, crafted this charming picture book that takes the reader through the hometown she's always loved. Say good night to all the special places that make this community what it is. This book can easily become a bedtime favorite for you and your family.

When eleven-year-old Jayla finds out that her mother used to be a Double Dutch champion, she’s stunned. Her mom, who’s on doctor’s orders to lower her blood pressure, could move like that?!? Jayla decides to follow in her mom’s footsteps, thinking that maybe double Dutch can make her stand out in her big, quirky family. As she puts together a team at school and prepares to compete, Jayla finds that Double Dutch is about a lot more than jumping rope―and it just might change her life in ways she never imagined. Full of hilarious family dynamics and plenty of jump rope action, Jayla Jumps In follows one girl's quest to get her mom healthy and find her place in her community.

A cave. A painting. A girl. A dream. Osha is an adventurous and determined little girl who dreams of seeing mammoths. Unfortunately, it has been many, many years since the last mammoth was sighted. Nevertheless, the fireside stories of her Grandpa and the beautiful paintings within the cave near her family’s camp, fuel her hopes to one day see one. Through Osha's eyes, experience the Stone Age like never before. Join her and her friends on their adventures, in a world very different from your own. It all begins with a wall...

Scared of speaking in public? You’re not alone! This accessible guide, written by a former teacher and poetry slam coach, will help tweens and teens find their voice! If you have weak, wobbly knees and a pounding heart when you face an audience—don’t worry, that’s good! Joy Jones is here to show teens and tweens that stage fright is your friend. With its funny, friendly, slightly irreverent approach, Fearless Public Speaking helps young people feel more comfortable and confident in front of a crowd. Jones covers it all, from how to write and organize your speech, to how to deliver it and use audiovisual equipment, to how to troubleshoot when things go wrong.

Imagine living 10,000 years ago in a remote valley deep in the heart of the Himalayas.That's where this story begins.10-year-old Tracker hopes to become a great hunter one day, like his brothers. But he has other ambitions as well, and after a fight with one of the boys in his camp, Tracker is forced to leave his home valley or be killed.His journey takes him through the High Lands. Shortly after, he is captured by a tribe of marauding riders then left for dead beside the Steps of Mormor. Rescued by Adrea, a mysterious young slave girl, Tracker accompanies her across the Stony Wastes and through the treacherous Caves of Siwalik to the Inlands - her homelands.But Tracker now has a mission - to find his father who fled when he was little more than a baby. Forced to abandon his ony friend, Tracker's quest ends in near disaster when he is imprisoned in Kazakh Khan's city. Escaping with the Water Rats following a night of flood and fire, Tracker finally reaches the shores of the frozen sea. Only then does the young boy finally discover the true reason for his amazing journey.