Season Cancelled? Read These Books About Sports for Tweens

COVID-19 has, unfortunately, shut down organized athletics this spring, but tweens who’ve had their seasons cancelled can still take part in the action by reading these fun, sports-themed books.

 

 

Nikki on the Line Written by Barbara Carroll Roberts

If your tween missed watching March Madness, then they should enjoy this action-packed book about an elite girls’ basketball team. Nikki works hard, on and off the court, to make and keep her spot on the team, while juggling home responsibilities. This book gives an authentic view of competitive youth sports in an exciting and engaging way.  Ages 10-12. Buy HERE

 

 

Benchwarmers Written by John Feinstein 

Ace athlete Andi Carillo is one of the best players trying out for her school’s new sixth grade soccer team, but she’s cut and later benched, because she’s a girl. Her coach doesn’t believe in co-ed sports and does all he can to show that a girl doesn’t belong on the team. Andi and fellow benchwarmer and friend Jeff are out to prove him wrong. Ages 8-12. Buy HERE

 

 

Rebound Written by Kwame Alexander

This novel in verse from the New York Times bestselling author Kwame Alexander  is the prequel to his Newbery Award-winner, The Crossover. The talented author treated readers to Instagram Live readings of The Crossover during quarantine. 

In Rebound, Chuck Bell, the father from The Crossover, moves from the sidelines to center court as readers learn about his childhood and the origins of his love of jazz music and basketball. Ages 10-12. Buy HERE

 

Sophie Washington: Mismatch Written by Tonya Duncan Ellis

Watch out Venus and Serena, Sophie Washington just joined the tennis team, and she’s on her way to becoming queen of the court!

That is until her coach matches her with class oddball, Mackenzie Clark, and the drama really begins….Mackenzie refuses to talk to Sophie or learn the secret handshake she made up. Sophie just can’t figure her out. Then Mackenzie starts skipping practice, and gets sick at school, and Sophie realizes that there’s more to her doubles partner than meets the eye. Ages 8-12. Buy HERE

Tonya Duncan Ellis is author of the Amazon Best Selling, Readers’ Favorite “Five Star” rated Sophie Washington children’s book series, geared toward readers ages 8-12 and is a member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
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