

Patty's journey sends encouraging messages to children about discovering one’s talents, fulfilling dreams and getting involved in school. Patty Pom-Poms makes the squad and finds her passion.

The next day, she signs up to try out for a spot on her school cheer squad and practices every day with pom-poms she made, earning the name "Patty Pom-Poms". With the encouragement of her brother, Patty goes to one of his football games and is mesmerized by the cheerleaders.

She desperately wants to be a part of a team and be involved in school, but Patty can’t seem to find her niche. Patty Pom-Poms is her first book.Patty Kaplinsky would give anything to be a sports star like her brothers. Cayen is currently working on the second volume of the Patty Pom-Poms in her Cheerventures series and has started a children's book about police officers. Alise is currently a high school dance and English instructor, and Police Academy Magnet school coordinator, working with the LAPD to prepare high school students for law enforcement careers. She is also a writer, television show creator and producer. She has worked as a high school cheerleading coach and has an extensive dancecheer background. Patty Pom-Poms is a beautifully written, light-hearted story that is certain to become a favorite in your library.Īlise Cayen was a professional cheerleader for the Los Angeles and Oakland Raiders for seven years. With vivid description, rhythmic dialogue, and a plotline that moves seamlessly, her children's tale is not only an outstanding work of fiction, it teaches young girls the importance of following a dream and getting involved in school. Writer Alise Cayen draws from her personal experience as a professional cheerleader and dancer to make her characters come to life. Patty's journey sends encouraging messages to children about discovering one's talents, fulfilling dreams and getting involved in school.

She desperately wants to be a part of a team and be involved in school, but Patty can't seem to find her niche. Patty Kaplinsky would give anything to be a sports star like her brothers.
