Ebook {Epub PDF} When Girls Became Lions by Valerie J. Gin

In this conversation, authors Valerie Gin and Jo Kadlecek talk about how—and why—When Girls Became Lions came to be. 1.) How did the idea for writing a novel about women in sports come about? VAL: I’ve always loved a great story. As a child I devoured all the sport stories I .  · On June 5, Val and Jo celebrated WHEN GIRLS BECAME LIONS with emcee Kim Constaninesco, founder of www.doorway.ru, Renee Ostertag, All American track star and founder of Body Mind Physical Therapy — at the Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver.  · “Cheering the Pioneers” by Valerie J. Gin and Jo Kadlecek as guest bloggers. •”Breakin’ The Norm” Sports Radio Show, April 8, , with Les Norman, Former Pro Baseball Player and Syndicated Radio Host: “ Interview with Valerie Gin and Jo Kadlecek”.

Contemporary fiction with women athletes at the center of the narrative is long overdue. We need stories like When Girls Became Lions for the next generation of girls in sports. Authors Valerie Gin and Jo Kadlecek have given us such a story and a tremendous reason to hope for more novels like this." —Julie Foudy, USA Soccer, ESPN. - PM Valerie J. Gin Jo Kadlecek When Girls Became Lions The memory of a strong woman is a sanctuary And so begins our story It s Teacher Bailey Crawford and a bunch of rag tag girls are about to make history as their school s first and only state ch. The incredible championship of the U.S.A. Women's Soccer Team at the June FIFA World Cup confirmed the sport's popularity and the growing impact of women athletes as role models. When Girls Became Lions continues the celebration of both. What others are saying: "Absolutely love this great read about women in sports!

Jo and Val penned a great story about the end results of many sacrifices and the true benefits of sport—fun, competition, purpose, perseverance, teamwork, friendships and the love of the game.” —Amanda Cromwell, Head Women’s Soccer Coach, University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA) “When Girls Became Lions is an inspiring novel that wonderfully depicts the triumphs and struggles of women in sports in spite of the overwhelming odds against them. On June 5, Val and Jo celebrated WHEN GIRLS BECAME LIONS with emcee Kim Constaninesco, founder of www.doorway.ru, Renee Ostertag, All American track star and founder of Body Mind Physical Therapy — at the Mutiny Information Cafe in Denver. Contemporary fiction with women athletes at the center of the narrative is long overdue. We need stories like When Girls Became Lions for the next generation of girls in sports. Authors Valerie Gin and Jo Kadlecek have given us such a story and a tremendous reason to hope for more novels like this.” —Julie Foudy, USA Soccer, ESPN.