With the start of a new school year, sports seasons are upon us. Whether you are a player, spectator, or avid fan, sports stories can be enjoyed by all. Offering lessons in perseverance, teamwork, and respect, sports stories give us GOALS to aspire to in our every day lives. KICK OFF the new sports season with one of these HOME RUN titles!
Takedown by Laura Shovan | J SHO | Ages 9-12 AR: 4.1 Lexile: 610L | Wrestling |
Checked by Cynthia Kadohata | J KAD | Ages 10-14 AR: 4.9 Lexile: 760L | Hockey |
Ten Thousand Tries by Amy Makechnie | J MAK | Ages 8-12 AR: 3.9 Lexile: 590L | Soccer |
The Underdogs by Mike Lupica | J LUP | Ages 10 & Up AR: 5.2 Lexile: 840L | Football |
Ghost by Jason Reynolds | J REY AUDIO CD J F REY | Ages 10 & Up AR: 4.6 Lexile: 730L | Track and Field |
Kenzie Kickstarts a Team by Kit Rosewater | J ROS | Ages 8-12 AR: 3.8 | Roller Derby |
Lupe Wong Won’t Dance by Donna Barbara Higuera | J HIG | Ages 8-12 AR: 4.7 | Baseball |
Up for Air by Laurie Morrison | PLAYAWAY J F MOR | Ages 10-14 AR: 5.7 Lexile: 900L | Swimming |
A High Five for Glenn Burke by Phil Bildner | J BIL | Ages 10-13 AR: 4.1 Lexile: 690L | Baseball |
The Fifth Quarter by Mike Dawson | J GN DAW | Ages 8-12 AR: 2.2 | Basketball |
UPCOMING TWEEN EVENTS
September 1-31
TinkerCAD Challenge: Use Codeblocks to Create a Gyro Keychain
Best for 4th Grade & Up
Registration begins September 1
September 6
Geek Out! Graphic Novel Club | 6-6:45pm
Allergic by Megan Wagner Lloyd
4th-8th Grade
Registration begins August 9
September 12, 19, & 26
Let’s Go Fishin’ | 5-6 pm
Ages 6-12
Registration begins August 29
September 14
Art Attack!: Ceramic Apples | 6-6:45 pm
4th-8th Grade
Registration begins August 31
September 16
Wild Explorers: Soil! Get Your Hands Dirty | 4:30-5:15 pm
4th-8th Grade
Registration begins September 2
September 19
Soapy Roads: Make Your Own Soap | 5:15-7:15 pm
Ages 8-13
Registration begins September 5