The Routine In Her Heart: A Starlight Gym Adventure

Leena Karim can count every step across a balance beam-but she cannot stop counting all the ways she might fall.When Starlight Gym earns a chance to audition for the city's prestigious Skyline Showcase, Leena sees more than a competition. Winning the Bright Futures Grant could repair her beloved gym's leaking roof and replace its worn-out equipment. Determined to help, she plans a flawless team routine. But perfection quickly slips out of reach.Her lucky blue ribbon disappears. A broken pipe disrupts practice. The audition moves to their strongest rival's gleaming new gym. And Leena's most difficult beam skill still fills her with fear.With quick-thinking Bo, careful Tessa, and encouraging Coach Marisol beside her, Leena must discover that confidence does not always arrive before the hard part. Sometimes courage means taking one breath, making one brave choice, and finding the next count after a wobble.Warm, funny, and filled with friendship, suspense, and gymnastics adventure, The Routine in Her Heart is an uplifting illustrated chapter book about self-belief, resilience, teamwork, and learning from mistakes. Young readers will cheer for the Starlight Comets as they face unexpected setbacks, support one another, and create a routine that is truly their own.Perfect for independent readers ages 6-9, young gymnasts, reluctant readers, classroom libraries, and families seeking positive stories about courage and growth. A heartfelt early middle-grade adventure for children learning that they do not need to feel fearless before they begin-and that every imperfect attempt can lead them somewhere wonderful.