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Sports Books for Ages 12–18 – Wonderlit | Wonderlit

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Sports Books for Ages 12–18

Sports in YA literature carries serious weight: identity, ambition, injury, the politics of teams, and the question of who you are when the game you've built your life around is over. These 2,944 books explore all of it.

2,944 books

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Who HQ Illustrated Biographies

Tyiana Combs, Who HQ

For the young dreamer who loves to perform and needs to see how hard work, family support, and resilience turn big talen

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Fascinating Facts Sports Secrets Revealed

For the curious young athlete who wants to know the hidden history and surprising facts behind their favorite games and

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From Challenge to Champion

For the child who needs to see that even the world's greatest athletes faced setbacks, poverty, and doubt before reachin

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This Indian Kid: A Native American Memoir

Eddie Chuculate

For the child exploring their place in the world, this conversational memoir offers a relatable look at growing up Indig

Ages 10–14

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I Put a Spell On You

The high-stakes annual spelling bee creates an intense and competitive world for a group of unusual sixth graders.

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Felix sneaks away with a professional baseball team in hopes of finding his father, a legendary player who disappeared y

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Sports Illustrated Kids: Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk Book of Basketball

For the young fan who eats, sleeps, and breathes basketball. This high-energy guide breaks down the game's history and s

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Kirby's Lessons for Falling (in Love)

For the teenager who feels weighed down by family expectations and needs permission to follow their own heart, even if i

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Football Biographies for Kids

For the young sports fan who dreams of greatness, these stories of NFL icons show how dedication and grit turn big dream

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Ibtihaj Muhammad

Daniel R. Faust

For the child who needs to see that staying true to their identity is a superpower. Learn how Ibtihaj Muhammad broke bar

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Three Strike Summer

Skyler Schrempp

For the child feeling the weight of unfairness in the world: a story about finding your voice and your swing when everyt

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Ballroom Dancing is For Wimps

For the child who feels pressured to fit in or worries that their interests might be judged, this story celebrates findi

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The Hockey Book for Kids 8-12

For the young sports enthusiast eager to master the ice. This guide builds confidence by teaching the history, rules, an

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The History of Soccer For Kids

For the young athlete who wants to know everything about their favorite sport, from ancient ball games to the superstars

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The Book of Awesome

The Book of Awesome Queer Heroes

Eric Rosswood, Kathleen Archambeau

For the teen or middle grader seeking a sense of belonging and inspiration. This collection of biographies highlights LG

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Loud and Proud: LGBTQ+ Speeches that Empower and Inspire

Historic words from activists around the globe fill this collection of speeches that have shaped the LGBTQ+ movement and

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Wings of Destiny

For the child who feels like they are meant for something more but lacks the confidence to take the first step into the

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Little Golden Books

For the child who feels different or loves the spotlight, this biography celebrates the power of being your authentic se

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The Big Book of Heroes For Curious Kids - Extraordinary Lives That Changed History

For the child who feels small or discouraged, these stories of historical figures as children show how resilience and cu

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Beat The Bully - Activate Your Inner Superhero

For children facing schoolyard conflicts or social intimidation, this guide transforms self-defense into an 'inner super

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Little Golden Books

Judy Garland & Liza Minnelli

For the teen fascinated by the glitz and grit of show business and the complicated, beautiful bond between a legendary m

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La cosecha de Samhein

José Antonio Cotrina

For the teen navigating a world that feels increasingly harsh or unfair, where finding your own strength and inner circl

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Top of the Order

A Little League team faces a new challenge on the diamond when a girl joins the lineup at second base.

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After All, You're Callie Boone

One remarkable summer brings eleven-year-old Callie face-to-face with her own talents and the quiet courage required to

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