Books about Basketball
Dwyane Wade (Amazing Athletes)
Jeff Savage, 2006
32 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Dwyane Wade's compelling sports journey.
Highlights perseverance, teamwork, and achieving goals.
Educational insights into basketball and sport ethics.
Encourages sportsmanship and personal growth.

Dwyane Wade (Amazing Athletes)
Jeff Savage, 2006
Award winning
Basketball Dreams
Chris Paul, 2023
32 pages
Why to read
Inspiring story of teamwork and achieving dreams.
Encourages determination and hard work in young readers.
Teaches importance of sportsmanship and friendship.
Captivating illustrations complement the exciting narrative.

Basketball Dreams
Chris Paul, 2023
Award winning
Classics
The Basketball Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #68)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Charles Tang (Illustrator), 1999
128 pages
Why to read
Engaging mystery plot stimulates children’s problem-solving skills.
Features teamwork, enhancing social and cooperative abilities.
Encourages active reading through cliff-hangers and puzzles.
Supports literacy and cognitive development effectively.

The Basketball Mystery (The Boxcar Children Mysteries #68)
Gertrude Chandler Warner, Charles Tang (Illustrator), 1999
Award winning
LeBron James
Tracy Nelson Maurer, Gail Saunders-Smith, 2015
24 pages
Why to read
Engaging biography inspiring perseverance and dedication.
Highlights the importance of hard work and passion.
Encourages goal setting and personal growth.
Ideal for sports enthusiasts and young dreamers.

LeBron James
Tracy Nelson Maurer, Gail Saunders-Smith, 2015
Award winning
Cyborg Cat and the Night Spider
Ade Adepitan, 2019
192 pages
Why to read
Captivating adventure promotes teamwork and resilience.
Features diverse characters, enhancing cultural understanding.
Encourages empathy and friendship through engaging narrative.
Supports development of reading skills and imagination.

Cyborg Cat and the Night Spider
Ade Adepitan, 2019
Award winning
Little Shaq
Shaquille O'neal, 2015
80 pages
Why to read
Inspires teamwork and sportsmanship.
Encourages resolution of conflicts through communication.
Illustrations enhance engagement and understanding.
Authored by basketball legend Shaquille O'Neal.

Little Shaq
Shaquille O'neal, 2015
Award winning
I Have a Superpower
Stephen Curry, Geneva Bowers, 2022
40 pages
Why to read
Empowers kids by showcasing diverse superpowers.
Builds self-esteem through relatable, empowering narratives.
Encourages creativity and self-discovery.
Engaging illustrations complement inspiring story.

I Have a Superpower
Stephen Curry, Geneva Bowers, 2022
Award winning
Jimmy Butler: A Little Big Dreamers Biography
Jimmy Zabel, 2023
29 pages
Why to read
Inspires with Jimmy Butler's real-life success story.
Teaches perseverance and hard work to young readers.
Highlights the importance of dreams and determination.
Engaging narrative that encourages literacy and focus.
