Reading levels are indicated: “beginning” is for readers who are starting to learn English, while “intermediate” and “advanced” are for readers with some experience in the language. Click on the cover art to order the title from Amazon.
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Booked
by Kwame Alexander Nick's parent's are fighting, his best friend is playing on a rival soccer team for the big tournament and the pressure from his parents to be the perfect kid is beginning to get to him...(beginning) |
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The Boys in the Boat (Young Reader's Adaptation)
by Daniel James Brown An unlikely crew of young men from Washington train and compete in the 1936 Berlin Olympics. (nonfiction) (advanced) |
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Ghost (Track series) by Jason Reynolds
Ghost walks onto an elite track team by chance, but will he ruin his own chance at success by making dumb choices? (beginning) |
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It's A Numbers Game series by James Buckley, Jr.
Soccer Read about soccer greats from all over the world racking up points, championships, and even Olympic medals. Learn how goalies use geometry to guard the net and check out cool graphics that show the probability that a goalie will be able to stop a penalty kick. Colorful graphics explain the math behind the sport, and cool photos make you feel like you're right on the field. (nonfiction) (intermediate) |
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A Long Pitch Home by Natalie Dias Lorenzi
After a sudden move from Pakistan, champion Cricket player Bilal must deal with a missing father, English that is not the same as the English he knows, and being really bad at baseball. (intermediate) |
 
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Love of the Game
by John Coy Jackson has a rough start in middle school, with bullies on the bus and changes at home, but some good teachers, joining a club, and playing football soon turn things around. (beginning) |
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The Million Dollar Race by Matthew Ross Smith
When the Babblemoney sneaker company announces a contest to find the fastest kid in the world, Grant is eager to sign up. He's got the skills: he's close to breaking a world record in 100-meter dash. However, only two kids from each country are allowed to compete, and his wacky family never got him a birth certificate. His brother, a serious vlogger, comes up with a plan--found his own country online. What could go wrong? (beginning) |
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Now Is the Time for Running by Michael Williams
In Zimbabwe, brothers Deo and Innocent and the neighbors are enjoying a soccer game when suddenly soldiers come and the boys must flee for their lives. (beginner-intermediate) |
 
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Offsides
by Erik E. Esckilsen Tom, a Native American and a star soccer player, moves to a new high school and refuses to play for their team, the Warriors, because of their insulting mascot. (advanced) |
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Play Makers (Game Changers series)
by Mike Lupica Ben and his crew are challenged by newcomer Chase on the basketball court. (intermediate) |
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