Olympics Teen Books

Check out these books relating to the Olympics! A mix of fiction and nonfiction.

Updated February 5, 2026
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Victory. Stand! : raising my fist for justice
Smith, Tommie
Paper Book
On October 16, 1968, during the medal ceremony at the Mexico City Olympics, Tommie Smith, the gold medal winner in the 200-meter sprint, and John Carlos, the bronze medal winner, stood on the podium in black socks and raised their black-gloved fists to protest racial injustice inflicted upon...
One life
Rapinoe, Megan
Paper Book
Megan Rapinoe, Olympic gold medallist and two-time Women's World Cup champion, has become a galvanizing force for social change; here, she urges all of us to take up the mantle, with actions big and small, to continue the fight for justice and equality. Using anecdotes from her own life and career,...
Break the fall
Iacopelli, Jennifer
Paper Book
A high stakes sports romance following an elite gymnast caught between her head, her heart and the competition of a lifetime. For fans of Icebreaker, Spiral and Lynn Painter! A year ago, Audrey Lee was recovering from spine surgery; now she's made the U.S....
My shot : balancing it all and standing tall
Donne, Elena Delle
Paper Book
Elena Delle Donne, 2015 WNBA MVP and 2016 Olympic gold medalist, shares her inspirational story of being a young basketball prodigy who gave up an impressive basketball scholarship for family and self-discovery. Elena Delle Donne has always forged her own path. During her first...
Proud : living my American dream
Muhammad, Ibtihaj
Paper Book
The inspiring and critically acclaimed all-American story of faith, family, hard work, and perseverance by Olympic fencer, activist, New York Times bestselling author, and Time "100 Most Influential People" honoree Ibtihaj Muhammad At the 2016 Olympic Games, Ibtihaj...
I got this : to gold and beyond
Hernandez, Laurie
Paper Book
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez shares her story in her own words in this debut book for fans of all ages--with never-before-seen photos! ...
Courage to soar : a body in motion, a life in balance
Biles, Simone
Paper Book
In Courage to Soar, the official autobiography from four-time Olympic gold-winning and record-setting American gymnast Simone Biles, Simone shares how her faith, family, passion, and perseverance has made her one of the top athletes and gymnasts in the world--and how you too can...
Breakaway
Morgan, Alex
Paper Book
Get inspired to be your best--in sports and in life--with this uplifting memoir from star soccer player, Olympic gold medalist, and FIFA World Cup champion Alex Morgan that includes eight pages of full-color photos! As a talented and successful female athlete, Alex Morgan is a...

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