Q: The novel takes place in Washington, D.C.-how importantĪ: I was born and raised in D.C. Did I have another story about Double Dutch It was my agent who suggested that I do a middle-grade novelĪbout Double Dutch. To Russia, presenting Double Dutch demonstrations in Moscow, St. In 2018, we were hired as cultural ambassadors Now, we offerĭemonstrations and classes all over town for everybody: grandmothers, little Recreational outlet for women who wanted to jump Double Dutch. I am the founder of DC Retro Jumpers, which started as a Not just when I wasĪ little girl - I’m still doing it even though I’m at the ripe old age of. Q: How did you come up with the idea for Jayla Jumps In, andĪ: I jump Double Dutch in my real life. Her other books include Tambourine Moon and Fearless Public Speaking. Joy Jones is the author of Jayla Jumps In, a new middle grade novel for kids.
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