Children's Basketball Books: A Place to Start

 If you have a kiddo curious about basketball or who just loves the sport. 

Here's a great place to start in books

1. Fiction

2. Fiction written by the pros

3. Biographies - read up on your favorite superstars

4. About the Game

And if you're looking for middle grade books here's a list of Books with Female Main Characters and Middle Grade and YA Books with Male Main Characters

Middle Grade Review: Lizzy Legend

Lizzy's the best basketball player in her grade; she takes after her father. She's always working on her skills. When she finally makes the boy's team, she proud of herself.

But one day she answers a strange call. At first she thinks it's just another bill collector, but it turns out Lizzy's given a wish. She wishes never to miss a basketball shot again. Nothing but net - every single time.

That's when everything changes...

My Thoughts: I enjoyed this book - I'm always interested in sports books, especially ones with girl main characters. I enjoyed how Lizzy made her way to the top. I loved her relationship with Toby, he added some humor to the story. I liked Lizzy's attitude - even though every shot would go in, she still worked on her skills. I liked the format of the book - interviews mixed in with the story. 

Cover Thoughts: Cute
Source: My Library
Library Recommendation: Grab this one for your sporty readers.

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?