Pop musician Kevin Jonas and his spouse, Danielle, put efficiency on the heart of their picture-book debut. When Emma is intimidated by her very gifted associates, the encouragement of her youthful sister, Bella, and the assist of her household assist her to shine her personal gentle. The story is easy and the ethical acquainted: Draw energy from your loved ones and inside to beat your fears. Using the performance-anxiety trope that’s been written many occasions over, the ebook plods alongside predictably—there’s nothing actually new or stunning right here. Dawson’s full-color digital illustrations heart a White-presenting household together with Emma’s three associates of colour: Jamila has tanned pores and skin and wears a hijab; Wendy has darkish brown pores and skin and Afro puffs; and Luis has medium brown pores and skin. Emma’s expressive eyes and face are the actual draw of the art work—from fear to embarrassment to pleasure, it’s clear what she’s feeling. A standout double-page unfold depicts Emma’s expertise present efficiency, with a rainbow swirl of music erupting from an amp and Emma rocking a glam outfit and electrical guitar. Total, the ebook reads fairly plainly, buoyed largely by the art work. (This ebook was reviewed digitally.)