Jumping Into Cheer: Inspiring Boys to Flip Into Cheer – A Fun and Encouraging Story for Kids (The Cheerleader Book Club - Picture books for 4-8 years) - Softcover

Sack, Allison

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1764073428 ISBN 13: 9781764073424

Publisher: The Cheerleader Book Club, 2025

Synopsis

What if the one thing you never considered was exactly where you belonged?

When nine-year-old Carter stumbles across a cheerleading team flipping and soaring at the local carnival, he’s instantly captivated. He’s never seen anything like it—and he’s definitely never imagined himself doing it. After all, boys don’t do cheerleading… do they?

With a mix of nerves, curiosity, and a little nudge from Mum, Carter takes a leap—literally—into a trial class at the local all-star cheer gym. What follows is a journey packed with tumbles, triumphs, and new teammates who quickly become like family.

From wobbly cartwheels and stunting fails to confidence-boosting wins and real friendships, Carter discovers that cheerleading isn’t just about sparkles and pom-poms. It’s about strength, resilience, teamwork, and finding what lights you up inside.

Jumping Into Cheer is a heartwarming, high-energy story for readers aged 5–8 that celebrates trying something new, challenging gender stereotypes, and being brave enough to be yourself. It’s perfect for fans of action-packed sports stories, stories about confidence and inclusion, and any young reader who’s still looking for their thing.

This uplifting tale also includes bonus content for families:

• Spot-the-difference game
• Access to The Secret Book Club via password in the book
• Free downloadable cheer-themed colouring sheets, activities, and more!

Whether you’re a cheer parent, a curious kid, or a family looking for something fresh and empowering to read together, Jumping Into Cheer is a vibrant and inspiring introduction to the world of cheerleading—from the eyes of a boy who dared to jump in.

Edition details

• Publisher: The Cheerleader Book Club
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1764073428
• ISBN 13: 9781764073424
• Binding: Paperback
• Illustrator: Mkhoiani Nina
• Number of pages: 24
• Editor: Joseph Tiana