March Madness: Basketball Books

March Madness hits this week - score big with these books

 Slam Dunk: A great book that with have basketball fans checking out and arguing over the lists. Perfect for conversation starters. Perfect for fans of the game. Great for reluctant readers.

HORSE: A fun basketball game that leaves two friends boasting about how they will shoot the most amazing shot ever.

Salt in his Shoes: a picture book about basketball legend Michael Jordan

Basketball Belles: The history of women's basketball

STAT: Amar'e loves playing basketball with his friends but when a bunch of older bullies try to take their court, he has to come up with a plan to regain control of the court. 

Travel Team: When Danny's cut from the team for being too small, his father and ex-NBA player helps him create a second travel team.

Crossover:  Josh has basketball in his blood, but his twin brother stopped playing. Josh isn't sure how to connect with his brother anymore. This novel in verse is as fast paced as a good basketball game. 

Miracle on 49th Street: Think the movie the Game Plan but with an older girl and a NBA star instead of football. 

Basketball Books I haven't read:

What are you favorite books about basketball?