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Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
18 books about basketball
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3–5
6–8
9–12
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Black and White
Paul Volponi
Two high school basketball stars commit the same crime, but the justice system treats them very differently because of t
Ages 12–17
Here to Stay
Sara Farizan
After a cruel photo-shopped image goes viral, basketball star Bijan Majidi must face his school and the painful reality
Ages 14–18
Blacktop #1
Justin
L. J. Alonge
An Oakland teenager and his best friend assemble a ragtag basketball team to challenge the legendary, unbeatable crew fr
Ages 12–16
She Drives Me Crazy
Kelly Quindlen
A fender bender with a beautiful nemesis leads to a high-stakes fake-dating scheme where a basketball player and a cheer
Ages 14–18
This Thing of Ours
Frederick Joseph
When an injury ends his basketball dreams, Ossie joins a writing program and finds his voice just as his school erupts i
Ages 14–18
Things We Couldn't Say
Jay Coles
Gio is finally finding his footing and falling for a new guy on the team when the mother who left years ago suddenly rea
Ages 14–18
All American Boys
Jason Reynolds, Brendan Kiely
For teens grappling with news of racial injustice and the complex choice between staying silent or standing up for what
Ages 12–18
The Prince of Venice Beach
Blake Nelson
Cali lives a carefree life in a Venice Beach treehouse until a private investigator hires him to track down a girl who i
Ages 14–18
Love Times Infinity
Lane Clarke
Struggling with a complicated past and a high-stakes future, Michie must decide if she can risk opening her heart to a n
Ages 14–18
Trash Can Days #2
Trash Can Nights
Teddy Steinkellner
Four junior high students face the high-stakes pressure of gang loyalty, new romances, and the desperate search for popu
Ages 12–15
Mickey Bolitar #2
Seconds Away
Harlan Coben
The clock is ticking in this high-octane mystery as Mickey Bolitar returns for a dangerous second adventure filled with
Ages 12–18
On the Hook
Francisco X. Stork
A death threat from a gang member leaves Hector frozen in fear until a violent confrontation forces him to live side-by-
Ages 12–18
So Yesterday
Scott Westerfeld
Hunter is a trend-spotter paid to be cool, but meeting a girl with a basketball and blue hair pulls him into a mystery i
Ages 12–17
Garden Heights #1
The Hate U Give
Angie Thomas
Starr Carter is the only witness to a fatal police shooting of her best friend, leaving her to decide if speaking up is
Ages 14–18
Gather
Kenneth M. Cadow
A resourceful Vermont teen and his loyal dog Gather fight to keep their home and land together while facing the harsh re
Ages 14–18
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
Rainbow Boys #1
Rainbow Boys
Alex Sanchez
Three very different high school seniors grapple with secrets, first loves, and the challenges of coming out while forgi
Ages 14–18
Blacktop #3
Frank
L. J. Alonge
For the teen who needs a second chance after making a high-stakes mistake. Frank navigates community service, a new crus
Ages 10–14