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Basketball Books for Kids – Wonderlit | Wonderlit
365 books about basketball
Age
0–2
3–5
6–8
9–12
13+
Matt Christopher Sports Classics
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
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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
Unknown
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
Fun Fan Facts: The Unofficial Sports Guide #4
Milwaukee Bucks
Jake Liam
For the young sports fan eager to learn about basketball legends and the history of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Ages 6–10
The Berenstain Bears Living Lights
God Loves You!
Jan Berenstain, Mike Berenstain, Stan Berenstain
For the child facing disappointment when things don't go as planned, this story offers a gentle reminder that there is a
Ages 4–8
Jump Ball: A Basketball Season in Poems
Mel Glenn
For the teenager navigating the highs and lows of team dynamics, personal identity, and the intense pressure to perform
Ages 12–18
The Kids' Guide to Money in Sports
Suzanne Slade
For the young athlete curious about how much money their favorite pros make and how the sports industry actually works.
Ages 8–12
My Little Black Girl
Octavia L Stockton
Junior is a budding cartoonist who leaves his school on the Spokane Indian Reservation to attend an all-white high schoo
Ages 13–18
Bobby the Bully
Mendon Cottage Books
For the teenager navigating the complexities of belonging to two different worlds and finding the courage to pursue thei
Ages 13–18
Jake Maddox Sports Stories
Basketball Big Shots
Jake Maddox
For the young athlete struggling to adjust to a new group, this high-action story helps kids see that winning only happe
Ages 8–12
Every Variable of Us
Charles A. Bush
For the teenager grappling with a life-altering change who needs to see that a new, unexpected passion can help heal the
Ages 14–18
Taking Sides
Gary Soto
Lincoln Mendoza faces divided loyalties and social friction when he leaves his inner-city home to become the only Latino
Ages 10–14
Little Johnny Plays Hoops
Baby Professor
For the child discovering a new passion or learning the basics of a sport. This book introduces the fundamentals of bask
Ages 4–8
Window Boy
Andrea White
Sam starts junior high with cerebral palsy and a very unusual imaginary friend: Winston Churchill, who offers him the co
Ages 9–13
Ghostville Elementary #13
Ghost Game
Marcia Thornton Jones, Debbie Dadey
The ghosts at Sleepy Hollow Elementary are bored and ready to take over the school unless Jeff and his friends can beat
Ages 7–10
Basketball Belles: How Two Teams and One Scrappy Player Put Women's Hoops on the Map
Sue Macy
Agnes Morley hits the court for the very first all-female intercollegiate basketball game in 1896, proving that women be
Ages 6–10
Inspirational Female Sports Stories for Kids
Jessica Blakely
Twelve powerhouse athletes like Serena Williams and Simone Biles show how to turn doubt into determination through real-
Ages 8–12
King Solomon's Elephantine Island Secret
Aubree Duquesnay, Caleb Serrant, Chloe Serrant
Students at Elephantine Academy discover their lessons in biology and history are actually training for a global battle
Ages 10–15
An Aida and Amari Series
Amari Plays Basketball
Carline Constant, Gregory Constant
For the child who is nervous about starting their first sports team or learning a new game. Amari shows that practice an
Ages 4–8
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen
Isaac Blum
Hoodie is caught between his Orthodox Jewish upbringing and a new romance just as his town is fractured by a wave of dan
Ages 13–18
One True Way
Shannon Hitchcock
Two girls at a 1970s middle school navigate the challenges of first love and the pressure to hide their true selves in a
Ages 9–13
