Throw Like a Girl, Cheer Like a Boy: The Empowering Memoir of Two Former Cheerleaders

In Throw Like a Girl, Cheer Like a Boy, Sarah Pappalardo and Jessica Bendocchi share their personal stories of growing up as cheerleaders and challenging the traditional gender roles associated with the sport. From their experiences on the sidelines to their time competing at the national level, they offer a unique perspective on the power of sports to empower girls and women.

Pappalardo and Bendocchi are both former Division I cheerleaders who went on to become successful in their careers. Pappalardo is now a lawyer and Bendocchi is a teacher and coach. They use their personal experiences to challenge the stereotypes that often surround cheerleading and to show how the sport can be a positive force in girls' lives.

Throw Like a Girl, Cheer Like a Boy is a powerful and inspiring memoir that will appeal to anyone who is interested in sports, gender roles, or personal empowerment. It is a must-read for young girls who are interested in pursuing a career in sports or who are simply looking for a role model to show them that anything is possible.