The “Yes And” Club
Two sisters. One improv club.
And a spaceship made of pizza.
A chapter book for ages 6 to 9, illustrated by Noah Eisenman. Coming February 2, 2027 in paperback, hardcover, and ebook.
About the Book
Grace always has something to say. Claire never speaks up. When their mom shows them a flyer for the after-school “Yes And” Club, neither sister knows what to expect.
Then they meet Mr. Trout, a goofy teacher who says mistakes are just what happen next. Week by week, the club plays improv games like Zip Zap Zop, Red Ball, and Freeze Tag, and the girls discover that the rules that make a great scene partner also make a better sister, friend, and classmate: say “Yes, and,” take care of your partner, and make a strong choice. Grace learns to share the spotlight. Claire finds out that what she has to say is worth hearing.
The “Yes And” Club is a chapter book for ages 6 to 9, illustrated by Noah Eisenman. It's for the kid with plenty to say, the kid still finding their voice, and everyone in between, and it's made for reading aloud at home or in the classroom. The back of the book has nine improv games kids can play anywhere, with no special supplies.
Are you ready to play?
Four Rules from Mr. Trout
The club has four rules. They work in the games, and they work pretty much everywhere else too.
Rule 1
Yes And.
Accept what your partner said, then add something new. Together you build something neither of you could build alone.
Rule 3
Take care of your partner.
Set them up to shine.
Rule 2
Mistakes aren't problems.
They're just what happened next.
Rule 4
Make a strong choice and go all in.
A quiet choice is still a choice. Make it like you mean it.
Want to play? The back of the book has nine games to try, from Zip Zap Zop to the Wand of Commitment.
Meet the Author
Jon Colby
Jon Colby has spent his career teaching people to say “Yes And,” first as a high school theater teacher and later as a keynote speaker. The “Yes And” Club is his first book. Jon got his start at ComedySportz Indianapolis in 1998 and has been playing pretend in front of audiences ever since. He lives in Indianapolis with his wife and two daughters, who keep him on his toes and in character every single day.
Learn more about Jon's speaking and training at joncolby.com.
Meet the Illustrator
Noah Eisenman
Noah Eisenman (he/him/his) makes his children's book illustration debut with The “Yes And” Club. Drawing since he was old enough to pick up a pencil, his visual storytelling has been featured in coffee table books, exhibited in Artist Alleys at comic conventions nationwide, and framed in homes all over the world. After leaving the public sector in government sustainability to pursue art full-time, Noah specializes in character design and 2D animation. Beyond his studio work, Noah is a passionate creator and tinkerer who loves reading, building Lego sets, and enjoying films with his partner and two kids.
Come meet Jon and help celebrate the launch of the book.
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Launch Party
Friday, January 29, 2027 · 5:00 pm
Tomorrow Bookstore, Indianapolis
Ticket details for the launch party are coming in early January.
For Parents, Teachers, and Librarians
The “Yes And” Club is a read-aloud-friendly chapter book for ages 6 to 9, with black-and-white illustrations throughout. It's a good fit for kids who talk a lot, kids who don't, and the classrooms and families that have both.
Confidence, speaking up, listening, teamwork, handling mistakes, and the ups and downs of sisters and friends
Themes
17 short chapters, easy to read in one sitting or one chapter a night
Length
Nine improv games in the back, no special supplies needed
Games
Paperback, hardcover, and ebook