Maya is just a white-belt at karate for the moment. With the help of the more experienced kids, wearing belts of many colours, can she show Sensei what she's got? Coincides with excitement about karate's first Olympics appearance at Tokyo 2020.
Holly Sterling is a children's book author and illustrator. Her books include Karate Kids, which was shortlisted for The Telegraph Sports Book of the Year Award, and Ballet Kids. Alongside making books, Holly is passionate about karate and, from a young age, has competed and won individual and team medals at both European and World level. Holly is now retired from competitive karate but teaches at her own dojos in Durham and Sunderland. Holly lives in Sunderland. Find her online at cargocollective.com/hollysterling and on Instagram as @hollysterling87.
