Cheer Diaries Book 1: Team Tryouts – A Sneak Peek Inside Elodie’s Diary

That’s exactly how Elodie feels in Cheer Diaries Book 1: Team Tryouts. Elodie is nine years old, loves crafting, adores glitter, and likes everything to be neat and organised. But when she spots a poster for cheerleading tryouts at Infinity Cheer Academy, she finds herself caught between excitement and nerves. Should she take a chance… or play it safe?

Meet Elodie

Elodie is the kind of character many children will instantly relate to.

She’s thoughtful, creative, and full of big dreams, but she also overthinks everything. She worries about making mistakes, embarrassing herself, and not being good enough.

Despite those worries, Elodie decides to take a leap and sign up for tryouts.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is show up.

What Is Team Tryouts About?

In this first book of the Cheer Diaries series, readers follow Elodie as she:

• Attends her very first cheerleading tryouts
• Meets her new teammates
• Learns about teamwork and friendship
• Faces self-doubt and nervous thoughts
• Discovers that everyone starts somewhere

This story is filled with diary entries, doodles, humour, and heart.

A Sneak Peek from Chapter One

While out shopping with her family, Elodie notices a colourful poster pinned to the supermarket noticeboard.

“Infinity Cheer Academy tryouts this week. Everyone makes a team. No experience needed.”

Her heart starts racing.

She has always wanted to try cheerleading, but the doubts begin immediately.

“You’ll be the worst one there. What if you mess up and everyone laughs?”

Thankfully, her mum and little brother encourage her to give it a go.

By the time they leave the supermarket, Elodie has grabbed the form and pinned it to her bedroom board.

Tryouts are only two days away.

And she has no idea that this small decision is about to change everything.

Why Kids Love Cheer Diaries

Cheer Diaries is perfect for young readers who enjoy:

• Diary-style stories
• Cheerleading and gymnastics
• Friendship-focused books
• Funny and relatable characters
• Stories about confidence and trying new things

The series is written for children aged 7–11 and follows one cheerleading team through an all-star season, with each book told from a different teammate’s perspective.

Lessons Hidden Inside the Story

Without feeling preachy, Team Tryouts explores:

• Courage
• Self-belief
• Friendship
• Growth mindset
• Stepping outside your comfort zone

It’s a story that reminds children that they do not need to be perfect to begin.

They just need to be willing to try.

Ready to Read Team Tryouts?

If your child loves cheerleading, diary-style books, or stories about friendship and growing in confidence, they’ll love Team Tryouts.

Shop Team Tryouts at The Cheerleader Book Club

You can also find it on Amazon and in selected bookstores.

Unlock The Secret Book Club

Every copy of Cheer Diaries includes a special password to access The Secret Book Club, where readers can unlock:

• Printable colouring pages
• Word searches
• Activity sheets
• Bonus content

It’s our way of keeping the fun going long after the final chapter.

Final Thoughts

Team Tryouts is the beginning of Elodie’s journey, but it’s also the start of something bigger.

A new team.
New friendships.
New challenges.
And plenty of lessons along the way.

If your child has ever felt nervous about trying something new, Elodie’s story will remind them that courage often starts with one small yes.

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Allison xx