The Sports Librarian

The Sports Librarian helps people find books they’ll love about sports, athletes, and all things recreation (Instagram). I hope to share the joy of sports and its many life lessons with book recommendations for kids and adults. In my Bookshop.org store you’ll find books organized by sport, age, gender, race, and more. 

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The Sports Librarian

My Favorite Lists

I also have children’s books sorted by sports and topic (e.g., hiking, gender barriers, football).

My favorite books from years 2019, 2018, and 2017.

Recent Instagram Posts

🏀 I've posted this book before, but I'm headed to the Women's March Madness tourney tonight in Seattle and wanted to reshare a women's basketball classic! 🏀⁠ #Everest2023 Season is underway! Alan Arnette (arnette.alan) expects around 500 clients (+500 sherpas) to attempt Everest this season from the Nepal side (the China side of the mountain remains closed to outside climbers this year). ⁠ 🏃🏼‍♀️"When Women Stood" is an extremely thorough look at allllll aspects of women in sports. I expected discussions of Title IX and clothing, but I mean, this book starts by discussing the root of competition amongst the Spartan women! Each chapter tackles a different concept (swipe to see the table of contents). Although many concepts are rather heavy, overall, it was encouraging to read story after story of women who have pushed the boundaries and paved the way for women in sports.⁠ 🗒️ Selection Sunday is today! Check out the Men and Women's NCAA brackets later tonight to see where your team is seeded! 🏀⁠ ☕️ Happy Tuesday! ☕️⁠ This is your friendly reminder to read about Black athletes (or books by black authors) beyond February! 💪🏾 Incidentally, three of the first few books I read in 2023 have involved life-altering trips to the hospital (the term “trope” does not apply, but a weird coincidence nonetheless). Cycle of Hope is by far the most inspiring of the three. 👩🏽‍🦽 This post barely scratches the surface of great memoirs about black athletes, but I wanted to highlight some favorites about athletes both current and past. I feel a little old calling Kobe "Old School," but I had to get Mamba Mentality in here somehow! ⁠ The Adventure Gap, by James Mills ⁠