A Long Pitch Home by Natalie Dias Lorenzi

Ten-year-old Bilal liked his life back home in Pakistan. He was a star on his cricket team. But when his father suddenly sends the family to live with their aunt and uncle in America, nothing is familiar. While Bilal tries to keep up with his cousin...

Aerials and Envy by Jake Maddox

Gymnastics team captain Tamaya Jackson sometimes feels like her hard work goes unnoticed. She finally snags her chance to shine when a local news station does a special report on the team. But nothing comes without a price. Can Tamaya handle the extra...

Back on Track by Jake Maddox

Addison is joining the track and field team, even though her mom said no. Addison has come up with a risky plan to compete. But soon she’s torn between her love of sprinting relay races with the team and the guilt over lying to her mom. How can Addison...

Catching Confidence by Jake Maddox

Catching the Moon: The Story of a Young Girl's Baseball Dream  by Crystal Hubbard

The spirited story of Marcenia Lyle, the African American girl who grew up to become "Toni Stone," the first woman to play for an all-male professional baseball team.

Climbing Strong by Jake Maddox

Mike Gordon loves a good thrill. And he's not afraid to break the rules to get one. But when Mike goes too far, a friend steers him in the right direction: up. Rock climbing gives Mike all the excitement he needs. But when things get tough, will Mike...

Comeback Kid by Steve Moore

It's basketball season in the fourth book of this illustrated series from the nationally syndicated cartoonist of "In the Bleachers, " starring a kid who plays the same position in every sport: benchwarmer.

Cowgirl Grit by Jake Maddox

Sydney Todachine is stuck at her grandfather’s ranch for the summer, and she’s feeling out of place. So when Sydney bonds with a beautiful horse, she decides to ride in secret rather than risk embarrassing herself in front of the experienced cowboys and...

Dad, Jackie, and Me by Myron Uhlberg

Jackie Robinson is the new first baseman for the Brooklyn Dodgers--and the first black player in Major League Baseball. A young boy shares the excitement of Robinson's rookie season with his deaf father.

Double Reverse by Fred Bowen

Jesse is a wide receiver for the freshman team. His brother Jay is the quarterback, but his throws have been wild. Jesse knows the plays, but feels he's too small to play quarterback. The coach wants to switch Jay to a safety position, so Jay encourages...

Dugout Rivals ( Fred Bowen Sports Stories: Baseball ) by Fred Bowen

Jake Daley loves baseball. He loves playing for the Red Sox in the Woodside baseball league. He loves playing short stop. Most of all, he loves to win.

Faceoff Fall Out by Jake Maddox

Jackson "Jax" Kingsford is a skilled hockey player with a wicked slapshot. When his team makes it to the state hockey tournament, he can't believe that he has to play against his former best friend, Archer Voss. The two were once inseparable and loved...