YA Books for Sports Fans

Go sports! If you’re a fan of the thrilling competitive action, the inspiring underdog stories, and the attractive athletes, then you’re going to love these YA books for sports fans!

If you’re an athlete or aspire to be one, read these inspiring YA books:

On Top of Glass

By Karina Manta

An insightful memoir from a figure skating champion about her life as a bisexual professional athlete, perfect for readers of Fierce by Aly Reisman and Forward by Abby Wambach.

The Turning Pointe

By Vanessa L. Torres

A bold and emotionally gripping novel about a teenage Latinx girl finding freedom through dance and breaking expectations in 1980s Minnesota.

More Inspiring YA Books for Sports Fans

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If you enjoy watching or reading about sports more than playing them, read these thrilling YA books:

Zombie Apocalypse Running Club

By Carrie Mac

When twins Eira and Soren escape from their survivalist home into a world overcome by zombies, there’s only one way to stay alive: run!

The Champions

From the author of The Cheerleaders comes another dark YA thriller set in the same town of Sunnybrook. When a mysterious accident befalls a member of the all-star high school football team, the town’s deadly history stands to repeat itself—and the price of discovering the truth is higher than anyone could imagine.

More Thrilling YA Books for Sports Fans

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If you’re in love with an athlete (or wish you were), read these YA romances:

Love Requires Chocolate

By Ravynn K. Stringfield

A new romance series that’s Emily In Paris meets The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants! In this first book, budding theatre nerd Whitney Curry studies abroad in Paris, France, where she meets her match in a cute, aloof footballer.

Hearts Overboard

By Becky Dean

Set sail with this banter-filled rivals-to-lovers romance between a STEM-loving girl and a jock guy that will fill you with wanderlust . . . and have you rooting for love in the great outdoors!

Love is on the horizon . . .