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Running & Track Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Running & Track

22 books about running & track

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Format

Middle Grade Young Adult Graphic Novels

Cover of The Running Dream

The Running Dream

Wendelin Van Draanen

For the teen facing a life-altering setback, this moving story explores how to redefine yourself and find hope when your

Cover of Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice

Tommie Smith, Derrick Barnes

For the young reader seeking inspiration on how to channel their talents into a stand for justice, even when the world i

Ages 12–18

Cover of LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field

LGBTQ+ Athletes Claim the Field

Alex Jackson Nelson, Kirstin Cronn-Mills

For the young athlete who wants to see themselves on the field, this guide celebrates the history and courage of LGBTQ+

Cover of Pure Grit

Lily Collison, Kara Buckley

For the young athlete facing physical hurdles or anyone needing a reminder that resilience and 'grit' can turn obstacles

Cover of Vicky Angel

Jacqueline Wilson

For the child grappling with the sudden loss of a peer and the complicated, sometimes intrusive nature of grief and memo

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Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids #2

Spectacular Stories for Curious Kids: Sports Edition

For the child who loves sports trivia and stories of grit: these unusual historical anecdotes celebrate the determinatio

Cover of Darius & Twig

Walter Dean Myers

For the teen feeling trapped by their circumstances and searching for a way out through their own unique talents and the

Cover of Runs with Horses

Brian Burks' Apache Stories #1

Runs with Horses

For the teen exploring what it means to be a man and finding their place within their community during a time of intense

Cover of Outwork Everyone for Boy Athletes

Boy Athletes Mental Skills

Outwork Everyone for Boy Athletes

For the young athlete who wants to level up their game by building a relentless work ethic and the mental toughness need

Cover of Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Athlete Is Agender True Stories of LGBTQ+ People in Sports

Katherine Locke, Nicole Melleby

For children who love sports but feel like they don't fit the traditional mold, these inspiring true stories celebrate q

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

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

Cover of Hard and Fast

For the teenager navigating the high-stakes world of competitive sports and the intense personal pressures of standing o

Cover of A Heart in a Body in the World

A Heart in a Body in the World

For the teenager grappling with the aftermath of trauma or loss, this powerful story follows a girl running across the c

Cover of Slow Burn

For the teen navigating body image and the pressure to change, this joyful rom-com celebrates finding confidence and lov

Cover of This Is My America

This Is My America

For the teenager grappling with systemic unfairness and the urgency of protecting family when the world seems stacked ag

Cover of One Good Punch

For the teen facing a moral crossroads where one mistake threatens their future and forces them to choose between loyalt

Cover of Space Station Seventh Grade

Space Station Seventh Grade

For the student feeling the jitters of moving from the top of the elementary school ladder to the very bottom of the jun

Cover of Run, Melos, Run

Run, Melos, Run

For the teen navigating the weight of a promise, this classic tale explores the extreme lengths one goes to for a friend

Cover of Go With the Flow

Go With the Flow #1

Go With the Flow

Lily Williams, Karen Schneemann

For the teen or tween navigating the physical and social shifts of puberty while wanting to make their school a more equ

Cover of Buried Heart

Court of Fives #3

For the teenager grappling with their place in a divided world and the weight of protecting family when social structure

Cover of Ghost

For the child who feels like they are always running from something. A powerful look at how sports and mentorship can he

Cover of Hush

Jacqueline Woodson

For the teenager grappling with a sudden change in circumstances that has wiped away their sense of self and family hist