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Books about Sports for Teens

These books can be found in the Juvenile, Teen, and/or Adult collections of San Francisco Public Library. Please check the online catalog for location, or ask a librarian for help.

• Perfect Shot
  Alphin, Elaine Marie
  Brian tries to escape the memories of his girlfriend’s murder by playing basketball.
  
  
• Born in Sin
  Coleman, Evelyn
  Keisha learns to deal with her own racial prejudice and uncovers a natural talent for swimming.
  
  
• Many Stones
  Coman, Carolyn
  Berry, who feels her best when she is swimming, must deal with the death of her sister and her relationship with her father.
  
  
• Crackback
  Coy, John
  Miles must consider how important football is to him after his favorite coach quits and his best friend and teammate begins using steroids.
  
  
• Whale Talk
  Crutcher, Chris
  Multiracial teen TJ starts a swim team of high school outcasts who stand up to the school’s bullying jocks.
  
  
• Last Shot
  Feinstein, John
  Stevie and Carol uncover a blackmail plot against a player at the Final Four playoffs.
  
  
• River Thunder
  Hobbs, Will
  A group of teens go on a thrilling whitewater rafting adventure, risking their lives and strengthening their hearts. .
  
  
• Open Ice
  Hughes, Pat
  When Nick is prevented from playing hockey, he begins a downward spiral into drugs and alienation.
  
  
• Pinned
  Martino, Alfred
  Two wrestlers cope with family problems and dating as they both battle to become the state wrestling champ.
  
  
• Hoops
  Myers, Walter Dean
  Can a former pro-basketball player, forced to quit due to a scandal, keep a young Harlem youth from making the same mistakes?
  
  
• Ball Don’t Lie
  de la Pena, Matt
  Can Sticky overcome the gritty streets of L.A. and his own disturbing past to make it to the pros?
  
  
• Necessary Hunger: A Novel
  Revoyr, Nina
  Nancy confronts her feelings for rival basketball star Raina after their parents meet and move in together.
  
  
• Going for the Record
  Swanson, Julie A.
  Leah’s fierce commitment to soccer takes a back seat as she cares for her dying father.
  
  
• Players
  Sweeney, Joyce
  Cory goes head-to-head with new team member Noah after he finds out Noah is sabotaging their team’s chance at winning the championship.
  
  

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• Crimson Hero (Graphic Novel)
  Takanashi, Mitsuba
  Nobara’s parents want her to work at their family-owned restaurant, but to her, volleyball means everything.
  
  
• Black and White
  Volponi, Paul
  Marcus and Eddie, best friends and basketball stars, find out the justice system is not color-blind after committing a crime together.
  
  
• Wrestling Sturbridge
  Wallace, Rich
  Benchwarmer Ben decides to challenge his best friend, the state wrestling champ, and find a way out of his small, dead-end town.
  
  
• Fighting Ruben Wolfe
  Zusak, Markus
  Cameron and Ruben, two brothers from the “wrong” side of the tracks, join the Australian underground boxing circuit to help their family survive.
  
  

• Skateboarding is Not a Crime: 50 Years of Street Culture
  Davis, James
  The history and culture of skateboarding are explored here with many dramatic photos. A must for any skateboarding fan!
  
  
• Surfer Girl: A Guide to the Surfing Life
  Lake, Sanoe
  The ultimate surfing handbook for girls provides tips for time in and out of the water.
  
  
• Yoga for Teens: How to Improve Your Fitness, Confidence, Appearance and Health- And Have Fun Doing It
  Luby, Thia
  These step-by-step instructions and photos explain the postures and show the benefits of yoga.
  
  
• Girls Got Game: Sports Stories and Poems
  Macy, Sue
  This collection includes original short stories and poems about girls playing a variety of sports.
  
  
• Winning Basketball for Girls
  Miller, Faye Young
  Learn strategies, tips, and more to improve your game.
  
  
• LeBron James: The Rise of a Star
  Morgan, David Lee
  Learn how LeBron James overcame a difficult childhood to become one of basketball’s biggest stars.
  
  
• The Greatest: Muhammad Ali
  Myers, Walter Dean
  This illustrated biography of the world’s greatest boxing star follows his career and concerns in and out of the boxing ring.
  
  
• Only the Strong Survive: The Odyssey of Allen Iverson
  Platt, Larry
  Follow the exciting career of Philadelphia 76er Allen Iverson as he conquers the world of pro basketball.
  
  
• MX: The Way of the Motocrosser
  The Editors of Racer X Illustrated
  The history of motocross is told through photographs and profiles of 14 leaders in the sport.
  
  
• Skateboarding: New Levels: Tips and Tricks for Serious Riders
  Werner, Doug
  Improve your skateboarding skills by learning advanced tricks.
  
  
• Surfers Start-Up: A Beginner’s Guide to Surfing
  Werner, Doug
  This guide, which includes many photos, outlines the basics of surfing gear, safety, and etiquette.
  
  

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