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Basketball Books For Kids

Nail-biting buzzer-beaters and team victories make these books about basketball exciting for any kid. These stories celebrate teamwork, perseverance and sportsmanship while supporting reading development at home or in the classroom.

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Popular Books

Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 1
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 2
11-Year-Old Basketball Prodigy Jaden Newman Sick Crossover | TEARIN' IT UP
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 3
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 6: The Friend Thief
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 1
Laggan Lard Butts
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 4
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 7: The Friend Thief
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 10: The Friend Thief
Game Changers #2: Play Makers
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 9: The Friend Thief
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 5
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 8: The Friend Thief
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 2
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 3
Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 6: The Friend Thief
How To Build a LEGO Basketball Hoop

New Releases

Basketball
Dunk the Ball!
H.O.R.S.E. - A Game of Basketball and Imagination
Hey, Batter Batter!
Basketball Time
The Barefoot Champion
Lion on the Inside: How One Girl Changed Basketball
Black Boys Dreaming
My First Book of Basketball
Indiana Fever
Quién es Giannis Antetokounmpo (Meet Giannis Antetokounmpo): Superestrella de Milwaukee Bucks (Milwaukee Bucks Superstar)
Quién ES Stephen Curry (Meet Stephen Curry): Superestrella de Golden State Warriors (Golden State Warriors Superstar)
Tina Charles vs. Lisa Leslie: Who Would Win?
Bo and the Basketball Game
Lebron James vs. Michael Jordan: Who Would Win?
Play Like the Pros: Play Basketball Like LeBron James
Creative Sports: A History of Hoops: The Story of the New York Knicks
Creative Sports: A History of Hoops: The Story of the Golden State Warriors
All TopicsBasketball
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Books

Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 1Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 2Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 3Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 6: The Friend ThiefDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 1Laggan Lard ButtsDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 4Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 7: The Friend ThiefDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 10: The Friend ThiefGame Changers #2: Play MakersDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 9: The Friend ThiefDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 5Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 8: The Friend ThiefDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 2Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 3Diary of a 5th Grade Outlaw Book 6: The Friend ThiefDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 5Basketball RecordsDiary of a 5th Grade Outlaw: Book 4Play Like the Pros: Play Basketball Like Stephen CurrySports Biographies: Kobe BryantLeBron James: I Love Challenges!LeBron James vs. Michael Jordan: Who Would Win?Play Like the Pros: Play Basketball Like LeBron James

Videos

11-Year-Old Basketball Prodigy Jaden Newman Sick Crossover | TEARIN' IT UPHow To Build a LEGO Basketball HoopColossal Questions: Who Invented Basketball?I Love: BasketballYoung Author: Bouncing Around | Farrah Allidina

Help your child grow through reading

Did you know?

  • Basketball was invented in 1891 by Dr. James Naismith.
  • The first basketball games used a soccer ball and had just 13 rules.
  • Michael Jordan is widely considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

How to make the most of Epic

For Parents
  • Use these books about basketball during family reading time to talk about the importance of practice and perseverance.
  • Ask children to summarize the stories after reading to strengthen comprehension skills.
For Educators
  • Incorporate these books into sports-themed classroom reading sessions.
  • Encourage students to share their favorite basketball player with the class.

FAQ

Books about basketball encourage reading at homes and classrooms through exciting games and age-old sports themes. They also create opportunities to discuss the importance of teamwork, dedication, and perseverance.

Families and educators can use books about basketball during storytime, classroom reading, or sports-themed lessons and activities.

Books about basketball can include age-appropriate fiction and nonfiction that depict the sport in different and unique ways.

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