Monday, March 18, 2024

Mad About Hoops

 It's March!  Which means it is time for March Madness.  This week, we're sharing some basketball stories for kids.

Double Scribble: A Jake Maddox Graphic Novel by Brandon Terrell
Diego "Clutch" Rivera was the hero of his school's basketball team last year, but this season things have not started well, and Diego is losing his confidence--but with some help from his dad and a friend he starts to rediscover the fun in basketball.

The Crossover by Kwame Alexander
Fourteen-year-old twin basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court as their father ignores his declining health.

Center Court Sting by Matt Christopher
Daren's tendency to blame everyone but himself when anything goes wrong causes problems with his best friend, with a young neighbor who idolizes him, and with one of his basketball teammates.

No Slam Dunk by Mike Lupica
In Annapolis, Maryland, seventh-grader Wes is a good teammate but this basketball season has been challenging because of his ball hog teammate Dinero, who is determined to steal the spotlight, and Wes's army veteran father who is suffering from PTSD.


More Books --
Big Shot by Jeff Kinney
Camp Average by Craig Battle
Fieldhouse by Scott Novosel
Meet Julie by Megan McDonald
My Life as a Potato by Arianne Costner
One for the Murphys by Lynda Mullaly Hunt
Prince by Bruce Brooks
Rebound by Kwame Alexander
The Turnover by Mike Lupica
We Are Family by LeBron James
Wheel Wizards by Matt Christopher
A Whole New Ball Game by Phil Bildner

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