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Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
344 books about basketball
By format:
Chapter Books
(168)
Young Adult
(18)
Graphic Novels
(15)
Middle Grade
(10)
Poetry
(10)
Early Readers
(6)
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Hoops
Matt Tavares
High school girls in 1975 Indiana fight for their right to play basketball and earn the respect they deserve in this gra
Ages 8–12
Outside Shooter
Thomas J. Dygard
The state championship is within reach, but only if the team's star player can stay out of trouble. High stakes on and o
Ages 10–15
Planet Middle School #1
Planet Middle School
Nikki Grimes
For the girl navigating the confusing shift from being one of the guys to experiencing the complex social and physical c
Ages 10–14
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Don't Care High
Gordon Korman
Life at a pathologically apathetic high school gets a massive jolt when a new student begins manipulating the school's s
Ages 11–15
The Book of Experiments #3
The Book of Wildly Spectacular Sports Science
Sean Connolly
Karate chops, knuckleballs, and gravity-defying dunks come to life through 54 experiments that reveal the hidden physics
Ages 8–13
When They Were Kids
When Martin Luther King Jr. Wore Roller Skates
Mark Andrew Weakland
Before he changed the world, Martin Luther King Jr. was a boy who loved playing football and racing around on his roller
Ages 6–9
The Undefeated
Kwame Alexander
This lyrical ode honors the grit and perseverance of Black Americans, from the trauma of the past to the triumphant spir
Ages 6–12
Forward Pass
Thomas J. Dygard
Coach Gardner makes a bold move to save his struggling football team's season by recruiting a talented new wide receiver
Ages 10–14
Fun Fan Facts: The Unofficial Sports Guide #11
San Antonio Spurs
Jake Liam
For the basketball fan who wants to know everything about their favorite team: from historic championships to the legend
Ages 8–12
True Ballerz
LeBron James
Chris Johnson
Witness how a boy from Akron used grit and heart to become a basketball legend, delivering a historic championship to hi
Ages 8–12
Little Golden Book Biography
LeBron James: A Little Golden Book Biography
Shasta Clinch
For the little sports fan who needs to see how hard work and kindness can lead to big dreams both on and off the basketb
Ages 2–5
Winning Season #2
Technical Foul
Rich Wallace
Jared is the star scorer for Hudson City, but a string of losses and a confrontation with his teammate force him to deci
Ages 8–12
The Story Of: Biographies for New Readers
The Story of Caitlin Clark
Rachelle Burk
For the young sports fan who needs to see that hard work and passion can change the game. Discover how a girl from Iowa
Ages 6–9
Big Book of Who
Big Book of Who: Basketball
Sports Illustrated Kids
For the child who loves trivia and wants to feel like an expert on the court. This guide highlights the legends and fact
Ages 8–12
Fun Fan Facts: The Unofficial Sports Guide #9
Dallas Mavericks
Jake Liam
For the young basketball fan eager to learn about team history and the excitement of the NBA through the lens of a popul
Ages 7–11
Gus and Grandpa #9
Gus and Grandpa at Basketball
Claudia Mills
For the child who loves the game but feels overwhelmed by the noise and pressure of competition. A gentle guide to findi
Ages 5–8
Millicent Min and Friends #2
Stanford Wong Flunks Big-Time
Lisa Yee
Basketball star Stanford Wong faces a long summer of secrets when he flunks English and has to be tutored by the neighbo
Ages 9–13
Barely Missing Everything
Matt Mendez
For the teenager navigating the weight of family secrets and systemic barriers while trying to define their own future i
Ages 14–18
Matt Christopher Sports Stories
The Basket Counts
Matt Christopher
For the child navigating unfair treatment from peers, this story explores how to handle prejudice on the court while sta
Ages 8–12
Hazelwood High #1
Tears of a Tiger
Sharon M. Draper
For teens grappling with the heavy weight of guilt, loss, or depression. This raw story explores the aftermath of a trag
Ages 13–18
Hazelwood High #2
Forged by Fire
Sharon M. Draper
Gerald finds his strength on the basketball court and through his sister’s dancing, but he must eventually face a terrif
Ages 12–18
My First Book of Sports
My First Book of Basketball
Sports Illustrated Kids
Junior is a budding cartoonist leaving his reservation to attend an all-white high school. His diary captures the strugg
Ages 13–18
Victory School Superstars
Victory School Superstars
Monica Harris
For the young athlete learning that winning is about more than the score on the board. These stories help kids navigate
Ages 8–12
Big Book of Who
Big Book of Who: Women in Sports
Sports Illustrated Kids
For the young athlete who needs a boost of inspiration, this visual guide celebrates eighty legendary women who broke re
Ages 8–12
