Books for Athletes

Danny and Uno feel lost in California, but baseball brings them together as they search for approval from their fathers and peers.

When his friend Bunny gets a basketball scholarship far away, Nasir feels abandoned. This story is about basketball, friendship, and life.

Camila Hassan loves soccer because it makes her feel free to be herself in her male-dominated barrio. One day, she dreams of playing professionally, and she won't let anyone stop her.

Imogen is a teen black belt in Tae Kwon Do who freezes up during a robbery gone wrong. She thought she was strong and brave, but she discovers she still has a lot to learn.

Football players struggle with their own way to avoid injuries, deal with personal relationships, and recruitment pressure--all while stepping into the role of the star player.

Darius, a teen writer, and Twig, a teen runner, are trying to get scholarships to college to get out of the inner city.