A guide for children and pre-teens on preparing for cheerleading tryouts.

STAND TALL. BE LOUD. GAME FACE ON. This pitch perfect graphic memoir about courage and competition, friendship and belonging is perfect for fans of Smile, New Kid, Rollergirl, and Real Friends. "A captivating middle-grade gem." - The New York Times Book Review ★ "Funny, relatable, and genuine." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review ★ "Captures every nuanced emotion." - School Library Journal, starred review ★ "Genuinely nail-biting." - Publishers Weekly, starred review ★ "Cringe-worthy in the best possible way...inspiring and insightful." - Shelf Awareness, starred review "Delightfully expressive...a standout." - Booklist When cheerleading tryouts are announced, Christina and her best friend, Megan, literally jump at the chance to join the squad. As two of the only kids of color in the school, they have always yearned to fit in-and the middle school cheerleaders are popular and accepted by everyone. But will the girls survive the terrifying tryouts, with their whole grade watching? And will their friendship withstand the pressures of competition? Hilarious and highly relatable, The Tryout by two-time Newbery Honoree Christina Soontornvat and shining new talent Joanna Cacao will make you laugh, cry, and cheer!

Learn more about what it takes to make a cheerleading team, from preparation to practice to learning new routines and chants. The title features informative sidebars, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.

Cheerleading is a competitive activity, and cheerleaders often need to try out before earning a place on a team. This can be nerve-wracking, but with the right preparation, it can be a fun experience. Training can be hard, too, but the end result of a perfect routine is worth it. This title introduces readers to the world of cheerleading. It walks prospective cheerleaders through finding a squad, participating in tryouts, training with a team, and training independently. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Engaging images accompany information about cheerleading tryouts. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Going to tryouts is a thrilling time of year for many cheerleading hopefuls. Excitement is in the air. There is also a competitive edge. Find out more in Cheerleading Tryouts, one of the titles in the Cheerleading series.

A comprehensive celebration of the growing popularity of cheerleading as a sport offers an inside look at cheerleading techniques, choreography, competitions, squads, and training.