Jo-Jo Soars and Scores

A powerful story about turning differences into strengths.

Jo-Jo the duck-billed platypus loves sports—especially lacrosse. But when he joins the team, his short legs make it hard to keep up, and some of his teammates tease him for not running fast enough.

Jo-Jo begins to wonder if he will ever succeed on the field.

Then a magical trip to the theater changes everything. Watching a ballet performance filled with soaring leaps and spinning dancers gives Jo-Jo a surprising idea—what if dance could help him play lacrosse?

With determination and creativity, Jo-Jo begins combining ballet moves with his lacrosse skills. Soon he discovers that the very thing that made him different might be exactly what helps him succeed.

Jo-Jo Soars and Scores! is an uplifting picture book about perseverance, confidence, and finding your own way to shine.

Perfect for children ages 4–8 who love sports, animals, and stories about believing in themselves.

Jon Neal Selzer is committed to making a difference for others and changing the world. He has worked as an Actor, Social Worker, Financial Planner, and now Author. He is passionate about the arts and travel. His life's work will be to harness the power of the arts to promote civility. The Dream Team is his family and his inspiration comes from his late wife, Thelie, Haniya, Rebecca, and his grandchildren Gerald, Trotter and Capucine. Jon's ambassador is his good friend Jo-Jo.