Jesse Rovner

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The Hard Part

When Everything Changes

The Brave Part

Learning to Rise

The Best Part

Playing Again!

Made for Young Readers

With bright illustrations and expressive characters,Play Again captures children’s attention from the very first page. The story is written in a way kids can understand and connect with—making it approachable for independent readers while still perfect for reading together. It’s a book children don’t just read once—they come back to it again and again.

Real courage. Real resilience. Real impact.

As children follow Jesse’s journey, they begin to see their own challenges differently.Play Again helps kids build confidence, empathy, and emotional awareness by showing that big feelings are normal—and that it’s okay to feel frustrated, scared, or uncertain along the way. The story reinforces that growth happens over time and that believing in yourself can change everything.

A Story That Starts

Meaningful Conversations

This book opens the door to important conversations between children and the adults who support them. Play Again provides a gentle way to talk about perseverance, emotions, and overcoming disappointment. It’s a powerful tool for parents, teachers, and caregivers looking to inspire confidence and emotional growth.

Nothing about recovering from hardship is easy. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that we always have a choice in how we face it. Even in the toughest moments, there’s something good to be found—something that can push us to grow, to dream, and to become stronger.

My injury challenged me in ways I never expected, but it also shaped me into a better version of myself—on and off the field. Remembering what I’ve been through fuels me every day to keep going and give my best, no matter what.

If you're going through something hard right now, know this: it won’t always feel this way. One day, you’ll look back and see how those challenges made you stronger—and helped you become exactly who you were meant to be.