Nickelodeon Publishing - JoJo and BowBow Take the Stage

By JoJo Siwa

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eISBN 978-1-950837-06-9

CHAPTER 1

CHAPTER 2

CHAPTER 3

CHAPTER 4

CHAPTER 5

CHAPTER 6

CHAPTER 7

CHAPTER 8

CHAPTER 9

CHAPTER 10

CHAPTER 11

J oJo Siwa had just heard the best news. It was so amazing, she couldnt decide who to share it with firsther adorable teacup Yorkie, BowBow, or her very best friend in the whole world, Miley. She glanced toward her nightstand, where her phone was charging. It would take just a few seconds to dash off a text to Miley. Decision made. As she reached for her glitter phone case, JoJo heard a familiar sound.

Thump, thump, thump. JoJo looked down from where she was sitting cross-legged on her pink bedspread and saw BowBow wagging her tail and looking up at her expectantly from the floor. Being the adorable little teacup she was, BowBow was too small to jump up onto the bed. But by thumping her tail against it, she was letting JoJo know she needed a lift.

JoJo scooped BowBow into her arms, then settled back against her mountain of fuzzy pink pillows, BowBow in her lap.

Okay, BowBow, I have to text Miley really quick, and then I have some super exciting news to share with you!

JoJo typed her message to her best friend, adding a few heart emojis, and pressed Send. Putting her phone down, she turned her attention back to BowBow.

Are you ready for the super exciting news? JoJo asked.

BowBow licked JoJos chin. She was ready.

So, I just found out that theres going to be a block party on our street in two weeks! Do you know what a block party is, BowBow? BowBow wagged her tail and tilted her head to the right, which JoJo was pretty sure meant, No, but please continue.

A block party is a huge party thrown by the entire neighborhood. Everyone is invited, and everyone comes together to hang out and have fun. There will be a bouncy house and cotton candy machine and snow cones and pizza and games. Definitely my kind of party! JoJo was speaking really fast, something she did when she was excited. And she got excited a lot, so BowBow was really good at following along. Therell even be an outdoor movie with a big projector and face painting and other kinds of entertainment. Speaking of entertainment, I just had an amazing idea

BowBow perked up. She was definitely excited about JoJos idea! She jumped off JoJos lap and began running back and forth on the bed to show exactly how excited she was.

JoJo leapt up too, scooting off her bed to pace back and forth in her room, her brilliant plan churning around and around in her head. She had to talk about it with Miley before she burst!

Just then, her phone rang. JoJos face broke into a wide grin. She didnt even have to look at the screen to know who was callingthe personalized Kid in a Candy Store ringtone had tipped her off. It was Miley, of course!

Miley, did you get my text? JoJo asked breathlessly.

At the same exact time, Miley said, JoJo, I just got your text!

Jinx! Kind of, said JoJo. The two best friends cracked up, and Miley even let out her signature snort-giggle.

You first! Miley said.

No! You called me, so you can go first, JoJo replied.

Yeah, but you had the big news, so

Okay, I cant take it anymore! JoJo said excitedly. So, you got my text about the block party. Cool, right? Everyone is invited! And if thats not the best kind of party, I dont know what is, amiright? JoJo was talking fast again, but Miley was just as good as BowBow at following along when JoJo got started. Theyd been best friends for so long, they practically had their own language. Anyway, I was talking to BowBow about how theres going to be entertainment there

Wait, what? Miley interrupted, her voice playful. You were discussing the block party with BowBow? Your dog, BowBow?

JoJo couldnt believe her ears. Was Miley suggesting that BowBow didnt understand?

Um, of course I was discussing it with BowBow! Are you trying to suggest that my cute little dog doesnt speak Human? JoJo asked in her most dramatic voice.

Of course I wasnt saying that! Mileys grin shone through her words. I was just surprised that you were discussing it with BowBow before me!

JoJo giggled. She knew Miley was kidding. Even so, she never missed a chance to tell her friends how special they were to her. You know I love you, Miley! she said sincerely. And if you promise not to brag about it I did text you first, before I even told BowBow about the block party.

Awww. Thanks, girl. Miley laughed. So wait, go on. What about the entertainment?

Right. JoJo felt herself getting worked up again. I had the best idea. Are you ready? She didnt even pause to hear Mileys response. What if I perform at the block party? And I was thinking maybe you could help me choreograph a new dance number for my performance! We have two weeks to come up with something, which isnt a ton of time, but I know we can do it. What do you say?

What do I say? Miley asked, pretending she needed to consider it. Hmm, I dont know JoJo could imagine Miley on the other end of the phone, deep in thought, twirling a strand of her long, curly hair around her finger.

This time, JoJo really thought she might burst. She knew Miley loved to tease, but she still bounced up and down on her toes while waiting for Mileys official yes. Her best friend was really great at choreography, and JoJo couldnt think of a better way to involve Miley in her performance than having her help design her routine!

After what felt like an eternity

That sounds like the Best. Idea. Ever! Miley finally exclaimed. I would love to help choreograph your performance! And, JoJo, so many kids from school are huge fans of yourshalf of them have Boomerang as their ringtone! I know they would love to see you perform!

Since JoJo had been homeschooled for practically her whole life, she didnt know all the neighborhood kids, but planning a performance at the block party seemed like a perfect way to meet them and make some new friends. There were few things JoJo loved more than making new friends!

Yay! JoJo cheered. This is going to be so fun! Lets get together tomorrow to start figuring it all out! Oh, and lets invite Jacob too!

Definitely, Miley agreed.

Jacob went to school with Miley and was close friends with both girls. JoJos mom, Jessalynn, sometimes referred to them as The Three Musketeers because they loved hanging out together so much. JoJo and Miley and Jacob had never seen or read