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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One life
Durand, Sarah
Paper Book
Adapted for young readers! Join two-time Women's World Cup champion, Olympic gold medalist, and trailblazing activist Megan Rapinoe in the fight for equality and justice in this middle grade adaptation of her New York Times bestselling memoir, One Life. You...
I got this :
Hernandez, Laurie
Paper Book
New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today Bestseller! Now in paperback with Laurie's beloved pump-up playlist, favorite movies, top travel tips, best Olympic memories, and more! Gold medal-winning Olympic gymnast and Dancing with the Stars champion Laurie Hernandez...
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...
The flip side
Johnson, Shawn
Paper Book
From gold medalist and reality TV star Shawn Johnson comes a debut YA novel inspired by her own experiences as an elite teenage gymnast--just in time for the Summer 2016 Olympic games. Charlie Ryland has a secret. She may seem like your average high school...
Breakaway : beyond the goal
Morgan, Alex
Paper Book
Get inspired to be your best--in sports and in life--with this uplifting memoir from star soccer player and Olympic gold medalist Alex Morgan that includes eight pages of full-color photos as well as book jacket that doubles as a poster! As a talented and successful female...
Rush for the gold : mystery at the Olympics
Feinstein, John.
Paper Book
New York Times bestselling sportswriter John Feinstein dives headfirst into a scandal of Olympic proportions in this exciting sports mystery.   Teen sports reporter Susan Carol is competing as a swimmer at her first-ever Olympic games. It's the opportunity of a lifetime,...
Grace, gold & glory : my leap of faith
Douglas, Gabrielle
Paper Book
The inspiring autobiography from Gabrielle Douglas--the first African-American gymnast in Olympic history to become the individual All-Around champion--revealing her journey from the time she first entered a gym to her gold-medal-winning performances. In the 2012 London Olympics, US...

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