Why We Fly

"In Why We Fly, bestselling duo Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal create believable heroines out of two genuine athletes who don’t conform to old cheerleader stereotypes, all while conveying a story of adversity and hope for the future. The Franklin High cheer squad takes a knee during the national anthem at the first game of the season to draw attention to the unequal treatment of people of color in America. The team’s efforts are lauded at first, but when they become a viral sensation, the response turns to punishment and hate. When the dust settles, will the same friends they’ve always counted on still be beside them?"