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365 books about basketball

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0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Fat Angie #2

Rebel Girl Revolution

e.E. Charlton-Trujillo

For the teen feeling invisible or broken by bullying and grief. This raw story explores finding an unexpected connection

Ages 14–18

Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

Jen Bryant

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren

Ages 4–12

NBA Readers

Full Court Flash

Scott Ciencin

For the young athlete struggling to share the spotlight, this fast-paced graphic novel explores the balance between indi

Ages 8–12

Prince William, Maximilian Minsky, and Me

Holly-Jane Rahlens

For the young teen navigating the messy intersection of first crushes, religious identity, and the pressure to fit in wh

Ages 11–15

Real Heroes of Sports

Heroic Comebacks

Joe Tougas

For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th

Ages 8–12

Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Karen Latchana Kenney

For the student athlete looking to gain a competitive edge safely, this guide offers clear strength-building exercises a

Ages 10–16

Questions Kids Have About... #3

Who Invented Basketball?

Suzanne Slade

For the young athlete curious about how their favorite game began, this engaging history explores how a gym teacher's cr

For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t

Ages 8–12

Beacon of Hope: The Life of Barack Obama

Doreen Rappaport

For the child who wonders how big dreams and powerful words can change the world, this biography illustrates the path fr

Ages 6–10

And Nobody Got Hurt #2

And Nobody Got Hurt 2!: The World's Weirdest, Wackiest, Most Amazing True Sports Stories

Len Berman

For the young sports fan who loves a good laugh, this collection of bizarre bloopers and amazing feats turns sports hist

Ages 8–12

Kicks

Van G. Garrett

For the child who expresses their personality through their style, this rhythmic celebration of sneaker culture builds c

Ages 4–8

How I Fell in Love and Learned to Shoot Free Throws

Jon Ripslinger

For the teen navigating the awkward gap between who they are and who they want to be to impress someone special.

Ages 12–17

It Looks Like This

Rafi Mittlefehldt

For the teenager navigating the pressure of rigid expectations while discovering their first love and true identity in a

Ages 14–18

What You Never Knew About

Stephen Curry

Nafeesah Allen

For the young athlete who feels overlooked or undersized, this biography of Stephen Curry shows how persistence and prac

For the child finding their own voice, this sports story follows a boy who steps out of a teammate's shadow to lead both

Ages 8–12

Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

On the Court with... Shaquille O'Neal

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan who needs to see that even superstars start as kids with big dreams, hard work, and a lot of pr

For the middle schooler navigating a world where rules feel unfair, this witty mystery follows a hardboiled detective st

For the child navigating the pressure of a parent's high expectations while processing the quiet changes of a family sep

Ages 8–12

A Map to the Sun

Sloane Leong

For the teenager navigating the messy reality of changing friendships, family strain, and finding where they fit in as t

Ages 14–18

Evolution of Sports #1

The Evolution of Basketball

Matt Doeden

For the basketball-obsessed kid who wants to know how the game began, this deep dive explores the history of hoops from

Ages 8–12

The Best of Everything

The Best of Everything Basketball Book

Nate LeBoutillier

For the basketball fan who wants to know everything from the greatest players to the wildest records. This high interest

Ages 8–13

Top Sports Tips

Rebecca Rissman, Heather Schwartz

For the young athlete looking to level up their game, this guide offers easy-to-follow advice and real-world techniques

Ages 6–9

Basketball Superstars

Candace Parker

Mary R. Dunn

For the young sports fan who needs to see that hard work and passion can turn a childhood dream into a professional lega

Ages 6–9

Christopher Counting

Valeri Gorbachev

For the child who has just discovered the magic of numbers and wants to turn every moment into a game. A sweet celebrati

Ages 3–6

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