Books by Phil Bildner

Phil Bildner writes picture books and middle grade and young adult for ages 4–14, exploring themes of history, resilience & perseverance, sports.

Standalone Books (Ages 4–7)

The Unforgettable Season: The Story of Joe DiMaggio, Ted Williams, and the Record-Setting Summer of '41

Phil Bildner

The crack of the bat echoes through the summer of 1941 as Joe DiMaggio and Ted Williams chase legendary hitting records

Ages 7–10

Marvelous Cornelius: Hurricane Katrina and the Spirit of New Orleans

Phil Bildner

Cornelius was a dancing sanitation worker who brought joy to New Orleans and became a local hero by leading the cleanup

Ages 5–8

The Greatest Game Ever Played

Phil Bildner

For children struggling to connect with a parent or dealing with the loss of a favorite team, this story shows how new t

Ages 6–10

Martina & Chrissie: The Greatest Rivalry in the History of Sports

Phil Bildner

Two tennis legends from worlds apart battle for the top spot on the court, only to find a bond that proves stronger than

Ages 7–10

Glenn Burke, Game Changer: The Man Who Invented the High Five

Phil Bildner

Meet the barrier-breaking MLB player who faced deep discrimination with excellence and gave the world the high five as a

Ages 4–8

The Soccer Fence

Phil Bildner

Vibrant illustrations follow a boy in Apartheid-era South Africa who dreams of playing soccer on the field just beyond t

Ages 6–10

Shoeless Joe & Black Betsy

Phil Bildner

Step onto the baseball diamond to witness the legendary connection between a famous hitter and Black Betsy, the special

Ages 5–9

By Age Range

Ages 4–7

7 books

Ages 8–11

8 books