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Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
344 books about basketball
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Chapter Books
(168)
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(18)
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(10)
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The Kids' Guide to Sports
The Kids' Guide to Sports Media
Shane Frederick
Franky Pierson must face the chilling truth about her mother’s disappearance and her father’s dark role in it through th
Ages 8–12
The Game Is On! #4
The Basketball Game Is On!
Coach Craig
For the little athlete nervous about their first game or wanting to learn the ropes of the court through a fun, rhythmic
Ages 3–7
Marshmallow & Jordan
Alina Chau
Jordan thinks her days as an athlete are over after a car accident, until a magical baby elephant helps her find a brand
Ages 8–12
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Biographies For Beginning Readers
Luka Doncic
S.B. Jenkins
For the basketball-obsessed child who dreams of the big leagues. This accessible biography shows how hard work and passi
Ages 7–11
We Need Diverse Books
Flying Lessons & Other Stories
Ellen Oh
Ten distinct stories follow different young people as they learn the power of embracing their unique identities and the
Ages 8–12
Sports Illustrated Kids: Slam Dunk
Slam Dunk Book of Basketball
Matt Doeden
For the young fan who eats, sleeps, and breathes basketball. This high-energy guide breaks down the game's history and s
Ages 8–12
Dairy Queen #2
The Off Season
Catherine Gilbert Murdock
For the teen navigating the heavy weight of family responsibility and the sudden, life-altering injuries of a loved one.
Ages 12–18
Young Founder: Hustle Series
Philly Hustle: From Dough to Dollars
Gregory Lilien
Dante and Imani turn a neighborhood snack into a booming business fueled by bold flavors, clever branding, and the grit
Ages 9–12
Great Number Rumble: A Story of Math in Surprising Places, The
Cora Lee, Gillian O'Reilly
When math is banned from the classroom, Sam takes on the director of education to show how geometry and ratios are hidde
Ages 9–13
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
First Generation: 36 Trailblazing Immigrants and Refugees Who Make America Great
Sandra Neil Wallace, Rich Wallace
Empower your middle-grade reader with 36 true stories of immigrants and refugees whose grit and genius helped shape the
Ages 8–12
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
President Barack Obama: The Road from Childhood to the White House
Shelia P. Moses
For the child curious about how a kid from Hawaii grew up to lead a nation: this biography highlights the power of educa
Ages 8–12
DK Readers
Ready, Set, Catch!
Lara Hutcheson
For the child eager to join the game but still finding their footing, this guide builds the confidence and coordination
Ages 5–7
The House on Sunrise Lagoon #3
Halfway to Harbor
Nicole Melleby
For the child navigating a parent's mental health diagnosis or feeling the weight of family changes and personal anxiety
Ages 8–12
Toby Wheeler
Thatcher Heldring
Toby faces the pressure of the basketball court as he works to sharpen his skills and prove his worth to a demanding new
Ages 8–12
From Challenge to Champion
Skyler Trepel
For the child who needs to see that even the world's greatest athletes faced setbacks, poverty, and doubt before reachin
Ages 8–12
Kicks in the Sky
C. G. Esperanza
Magic begins the moment these mystery sneakers fall from the telephone wires and start giving every kid who wears them a
Ages 4–8
Girls with Guts: The Road to Breaking Barriers and Bashing Records
Debbie Gonzales
Meet the gritty women who broke records and fought for the right to compete in sports long before they were welcome on t
Ages 6–9
Let Me Play: The Story of Title IX, the Law That Changed the Future of Girls in America
Karen Blumenthal
Witness the decades-long battle for Title IX and learn how this landmark law broke down barriers for girls in American c
Ages 10–18
Boy Athletes Mental Skills
Outwork Everyone for Boy Athletes
Nick Akoli
For the young athlete who wants to level up their game by building a relentless work ethic and the mental toughness need
Ages 10–17
Little Golden Book Biography
Barack Obama
Frank Berrios
Big dreams begin with small steps in this gentle introduction to the life and historic presidency of Barack Obama.
Ages 2–5
A Sporting Chance: How Ludwig Gutmann Created the Paralympic Games
Lori Alexander
Neurologist Ludwig Gutmann revolutionized recovery for spinal injuries by using competitive sports to empower his patien
Ages 8–12
Fascinating Facts Sports Secrets Revealed
Vladimir Cejzl
For the curious young athlete who wants to know the hidden history and surprising facts behind their favorite games and
Ages 8–12
