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Running & Track Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Running & Track Books for Ages 12–18

These years are often a race to define who they are outside of the classroom and the home. Whether they are chasing a personal best or finding a sense of belonging on the team, these 165 stories capture the grit and quiet self discovery that happen on the track. These books help teens navigate the pressure of competition while exploring deeper themes of identity and endurance.

165 books

Cover of Ask Me How I Got Here

Ask Me How I Got Here

Christine Heppermann

For the teenager navigating the complex intersection of faith, bodily autonomy, and a life-changing choice following an

Cover of Momentum

For the teen grappling with a world that feels increasingly unfair, this pulse-pounding story explores finding your voic

Cover of Maybe a Fox

Kathi Appelt, Alison McGhee

For the child navigating the heavy weight of losing a loved one. This lyrical story offers a bridge between grief and ho

Cover of A Constellation of Minor Bears

1...5 6 7

A Constellation of Minor Bears

Jen Ferguson

For the teenager navigating the complex trail of grief and family change after a sibling's life-altering injury. A raw l

Ages 14–18

Cover of Freedom Like Sunlight: Praisesongs for Black Americans

Freedom Like Sunlight: Praisesongs for Black Americans

J. Patrick Lewis

Celebrate thirteen Black Americans who shaped history through this moving fusion of biographical poetry and striking por

Cover of A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Gutmann Created the Paralympic Games

A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Gutmann Created the Paralympic Games

Neurologist Ludwig Gutmann revolutionized recovery for spinal injuries by using competitive sports to empower his patien

Cover of Miranda in the Middle

Miranda in the Middle

Elizabeth Winthrop

Miranda is caught in the middle when loyalty to her best friend clashes with a budding connection to a new running partn

Cover of Run for Your Life

Woolcott and Mike #1

Run for Your Life

Two boys are caught in a desperate race across the Fens after they overhear a murder plot that no adult believes is real

Cover of Track and Field Takedown

Jake Maddox Sports Stories

Track and Field Takedown

Kyle is stuck in the throwing events for his school's Olympic Fest. He needs to master his technique fast to avoid a tot

Cover of Racing the Sun

A twelve-year-old boy begins to see his identity in a new light when his grandfather teaches him the traditions and prid

Cover of The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile

The Race of the Century: The Battle to Break the Four-Minute Mile

Three determined runners push their bodies to the absolute limit in a high-stakes race to achieve the legendary and elus

Cover of There's Something about Sweetie

Dimple and Rishi #2

There's Something about Sweetie

Sweetie is determined to forge her own path after her parents reject an arranged date for her based on her weight.

Cover of A Passion for Victory

A Passion for Victory

Archival photos and art bring to life the journey of the Olympic Games, from their Ancient Greek origins to the modern i

Cover of The Great American Foot Race

The Great American Foot Race

Follow the grueling 3,400-mile journey from Los Angeles to New York as 199 runners attempt an impossible marathon across

Cover of Chasing Shadows

Chasing Shadows

Corey's twin sister and girlfriend turn to comic books and free-running to cope with his murder and hunt for the truth i

Cover of Running on Empty

Running on Empty

Eleven-year-old AJ faces mounting bills and big worries as he tries to take over the care of his parents after his grand

Cover of Barbaro

Shelley Fraser Mickle

Barbaro captured hearts by winning the Kentucky Derby, but this true story also touches on the difficult reality of his

Cover of Battle Dress

Andi pushes herself to the breaking point as she faces the grueling physical and emotional demands of her first year at

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 Aphrodite's Blessings

Aphrodite's Blessings

Clemence McLaren

Three classic Greek myths are reimagined through the eyes of the women who lived them, focusing on their personal perspe

Cover of My Friend Percy's Magical Gym Shoes

My Friend Percy's Magical Gym Shoes

For the child who feels small or ordinary, this story explores how a little bit of 'magic' and a lot of belief can help

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