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Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
365 books about basketball
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
STAT: Standing Tall and Talented #2
Double Team
Amar'e Stoudemire
For the young athlete learning that personal success doesn't mean much without team support, especially when new opportu
Ages 8–12
Boy21
Matthew Quick
For the teenager navigating deep grief or the pressure to perform while trying to support a friend through their own hid
Ages 14–18
STAT: Standing Tall and Talented #4
Schooled
Amar'e Stoudemire
Eleven-year-old Amar'e is the youngest person on the court, but he must step up to a big new challenge when he is asked
Ages 8–12
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The Zach and Zoe Mysteries #1
The Half-Court Hero
Mike Lupica
For the young athlete who feels the pressure of the big game, this story explores how to handle competition and find con
Ages 7–10
Top Sports Tips
Rebecca Rissman, Heather Schwartz
For the young athlete looking to level up their game, this guide offers easy-to-follow advice and real-world techniques
Ages 6–9
Fat Angie #2
Rebel Girl Revolution
e.E. Charlton-Trujillo
Angie’s world is falling apart until she meets KC Romance, sparking an unlikely connection that helps her face school to
Ages 14–18
A Map to the Sun
Sloane Leong
For the teenager navigating the messy reality of changing friendships, family strain, and finding where they fit in as t
Ages 14–18
The Big Splash #2
The Quick Fix
Jack D. Ferraiolo
Matt Stevens hunts for the truth in a corrupt middle school after the star basketball player becomes the target of a bla
Ages 10–14
What You Never Knew About
Stephen Curry
Nafeesah Allen
For the young athlete who feels overlooked or undersized, this biography of Stephen Curry shows how persistence and prac
Ages 7–10
NBA Readers
Full Court Flash
Scott Ciencin
For the young athlete struggling to share the spotlight, this fast-paced graphic novel explores the balance between indi
Ages 8–12
Evolution of Sports #1
The Evolution of Basketball
Matt Doeden
For the basketball-obsessed kid who wants to know how the game began, this deep dive explores the history of hoops from
Ages 8–12
Real Heroes of Sports
Heroic Comebacks
Joe Tougas
For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th
Ages 8–12
Orp #3
Orp Goes to the Hoop
Suzy Kline
Seventh grade brings a new challenge for baseball star Orp as he hits the court to see if his pitching arm can help him
Ages 8–12
Million Dollar Series #1
The Million Dollar Shot
Dan Gutman
One foul shot stands between eleven-year-old Eddie and a million-dollar prize during the high-pressure excitement of the
Ages 8–12
Tacko Fall: To New Heights
Tacko Fall, Justin Haynes
For the child who feels like they don't quite fit in or struggles with a new hobby, this story shows how patience and ha
Ages 4–8
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
Questions Kids Have About... #3
Who Invented Basketball?
Suzanne Slade
For the young athlete curious about how their favorite game began, this engaging history explores how a gym teacher's cr
Ages 6–9
The Best of Everything
The Best of Everything Basketball Book
Nate LeBoutillier
For the basketball fan who wants to know everything from the greatest players to the wildest records. This high interest
Ages 8–13
If I Have a Wicked Stepmother, Where's My Prince?
Melissa Kantor
Lucy’s life feels like a fractured fairy tale with a cruel stepmother and too many chores. She hopes a varsity basketbal
Ages 12–17
Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball
Jen Bryant
For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren
Ages 4–12
Emmie & Friends #5
Truly Tyler
Terri Libenson
For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t
Ages 8–12
Jake Maddox Graphic Novels
Sixth Man Surprise
Jake Maddox
For the young athlete struggling with their role on the team or feeling discouraged after not making the starting lineup
Ages 8–12
Matt Christopher Sports Biographies
On the Court with... Shaquille O'Neal
Matt Christopher
For the young sports fan who needs to see that even superstars start as kids with big dreams, hard work, and a lot of pr
Ages 8–12
LeBron James: King of the Court
Tom Sibila
For the young basketball fan who dreams of the big leagues and needs an inspiring, easy-to-read look at how hard work le
Ages 7–10
