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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+
A+ Books: Alphabet Books
S Is for Score! A Sports Alphabet
Laura Purdie Salas
For the child who loves to move and play, this vibrant alphabet book introduces fundamental sports concepts through catc
Ages 4–7
Nothing Can Possibly Go Wrong
Prudence Shen
Chainsaws and high school drama collide when the robotics club enters a televised battlebot death match to save their sc
Ages 12–18
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
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What Are Made Of #2
What Athletes Are Made Of
Hanoch Piven
For the young sports fan who loves to see how legends are made, this playful biography uses clever art and objects to re
Ages 6–10
Snap Books: Making Your Mark
Girls' Basketball: Making Your Mark on the Court
Lori Coleman
Step onto the court to master the essential footwork, ball-handling, and competitive strategies needed to play girls' ba
Ages 6–9
NBA Stars
LeBron James
John Hareas
Follow the rise of basketball legend LeBron James as this biography tracks his path from a standout player to his histor
Ages 7–10
The Turbo Class #2
The Mystery of the Gym
Dominik Mikulaschek
When laughing is banned and gym equipment vanishes, Milo, Fina, and Turbo hunt for clues through secret passages to solv
Ages 8–12
The Dumbest Idea Ever!
Jimmy Gownley
Follow the journey of a regular kid who finds his voice and his future by transforming his everyday life into hand-drawn
Ages 10–14
Jake Maddox Girl Sports Stories
Hoop Doctor
Jake Maddox
Kelcey is ready to walk away from basketball forever until a mysterious specialist named Dr. C arrives at her school cla
Ages 8–11
Behind the Scenes of Pro Sports
Behind the Scenes of Pro Basketball
Catherine Ann Velasco
What happens when the game ends? Go inside the lives of professional basketball players to see the work and travel that
Ages 8–12
Jamaica #2
Jamaica Tag-Along
Juanita Havill
After being left out by her older brother, Jamaica finds her own way to play and decides how to treat a younger child wh
Ages 4–8
Sly the Sleuth #2
Sly the Sleuth and the Sports Mysteries
Donna Jo Napoli, Robert Furrow
From soccer fields to ballet studios, Sylvia uses her sharp observation and reasoning to solve neighborhood mysteries br
Ages 7–10
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
Epoca #1
Epoca: The Tree of Ecrof
Kobe Bryant, Ivy Claire
An orphan and a princess join forces at an elite sports academy to master a magical power and stop an evil force infiltr
Ages 10–14
Time Out
Sean Hayes, Todd Milliner, Carlyn Greenwald
The basketball captain of a small, sports-heavy town stands in the spotlight of a pep rally and speaks his truth, changi
Ages 14–18
Wat Takes His Shot: The Life & Legacy of Basketball Hero Wataru Misaka
Cheryl Kim
Wataru Misaka broke through barriers and defied expectations to become the very first non-white player in the history of
Ages 6–10
In the Land of Giants: My Life in Basketball
Tyrone Bogues, David Levine
Muggsy Bogues defies every doubter who said he was too small, proving his grit as he leads his teams from high school ch
Ages 10–14
Hoop Girlz
Lucy Jane Bledsoe
Family and survival collide in this story about the grit it takes to keep playing the game when the odds are against you
Ages 8–12
And Nobody Got Hurt! #1
And Nobody Got Hurt!
Len Berman
Athletes from around the globe face wild, heart-pounding disasters on the field, but the most incredible part is that ev
Ages 8–12
Guys Read #3
The Sports Pages
Jon Scieszka
For the middle-schooler who would rather be on the field than in a book. This high-energy collection uses humor and grit
Ages 8–12
Babe Didrikson Zaharias: The Making of a Champion
Russell Freedman
Babe Zaharias dominated everything from track to golf, proving through sheer grit that women belonged at the top of the
Ages 10–14
