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Volleyball Vibe
A young teen girl discovers playing sports as a way to boost self-esteem and feel like she belongs.
$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL530L
Long Bomb
Ed doesn't look like a football star. But can he play like one?$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL600L
P.K. Subban
A biography of Canadian defenceman P.K. Subban, which focuses on his determination, his experience with racism and his support for charities for children$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 800L
Consent Deal With It
A timely new resource to help kids understand and resolve conflicts stemming from issues of consent$22.65, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 770L
Easy Out
When playing out of your league, do your best to be the best$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL620L
Rugby Rivals
When opponents become teammates, Sam needs to prove he knows what rugby is all about$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL520L
The Comeback
Soccer is the best medicine$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
Called Up
David is embarrassed when he doesn't make the A team. But befriending Omar, a Syrian refugee, makes David realize how lucky he is to be playing hockey at all.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL560L
Northern Star
Inspired by the career of NHL star Jordin Tootoo, this book follows one exceptional player's journey towards hockey greatness.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: HL610L
Run and Gun
A young teen uses basketball to find a balance between his school teammates and his friends from a disadvantaged part of town.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3
Taking the Lead
By helping train a disabled runner, a competitive teen learns empathy and the value of sport for its own sake.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2
If I Go Missing
Powerfully written and beautifully illustrated, this graphic nonfiction book reveals an Indigenous teen's response to a human rights crisis.
$24.95, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 7Lexile Reading Level: GN1100L
Dressed to Play
A young athlete faces the pressure to redefine her self-image as more "girly."$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3
The Courage of Elfina
Realistically presented and powerfully illustrated, this teen graphic novel reveals the untold story of child exploitation and one girl's courage to escape.$24.99, HardcoverInterest ages: 12-18Reading level: Grade 4Lexile Reading Level: 760L
Freedom of Expression Deal With It
Everyone has the right to express their opinions and attitudes, but what happens when these rights conflict with the rights or safety of others?
$22.65, HardcoverInterest ages: 9-14Reading level: Grade 5Lexile Reading Level: 800L
The Playmaker
The story of a young girl who overcomes envy, prejudice, and her own problems with self-esteem to make a place on a new hockey team.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 2Lexile Reading Level: 640L
Empty Net
The story of a young girl who learns a different way of life and appreciation of her sport in a remote northern community.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: 670L
Tough Call
Malia wants to be a good basketball referee, but can she make the right calls, especially against her sister's team?$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 3Lexile Reading Level: HL540L
Bad Shot
A small-town basketball player is bullied by a teammate from a wealthier family. Set against the realistic backdrop of a struggling small town, Bad Shot explores the emotional realities of performance anxiety, socioeconomic status, and bullying.$8.99, PaperbackInterest ages: 10-13Reading level: Grade 4