When J. R. Greene wore his homemade orange-and-white tuxedo to a national championship football game, he had no idea it would spark a legendary adventure. One bold choice became the first step in a journey filled with courage, opportunity, and big dreams, eventually leading him to found a national healthcare company. But at heart, J. R. was simply a kid with a big imagination and a lot to learn. His first book is a reminder about how one brave moment can change everything.

Joe Shands is a writer and storyteller. He hails from the foothills of Tennessee and has been a proud Tennessee Volunteer since birth. Shands has been a brand-building professional and the writer behind many well-known advertising campaigns-including Got Milk? and Brand Jordan-for more than thirty years. Part ad man, part observer of life, he believes the best stories leave a mark-and maybe even raise a goosebump.

Nicholas Child is a freelance illustrator based in Cheshire, England. He has illustrated a wide variety of picture books; some of his clients include Paperchase, Sainsbury's, and Princess Marie-Chantal of Greece. See more of his works at www.thechildrensillustrator.com.