
The Classroom Bookshelf
June 22, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
I hope that we can make a concerted effort to celebrate the strength and courage of all kinds of characters—and all kinds of people.
April 8, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
An inspiring look at the early days of Title IX and a solid addition to historical fiction collections.
January 13, 2022 by Amanda MacGregor
This is actually more about games than sports---so expand whatever you're thinking of to include card games, outdoor neighborhood hiding games, board games, puzzles, amusement park games, Spin the Bottle, and more.
September 22, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
With this new series, I am hoping that Albert’s willingness to look directly at his own challenges and respond with positivity will resonate with my readers and inspire them to do the same.
September 15, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
Tim Green's 40th book features a father with ALS, which Green also has. Here he talks about football, his diagnosis, and adaptive writing technology.
July 29, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
I think for most teens, romantic relationships aren’t the defining relationships of their teen years—friendships are. And friendships can be so much more complex and intense when we place them inside the pressure cooker of a competitive and grueling sport.
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March 4, 2021 by Amanda MacGregor
What better genre than sports to shine a light on the everyday elements of American life that have perpetuated injustice? These are the stories where the truth shines the brightest.
January 15, 2020 by Karen Jensen, MLS
Today for Cindy Crushes Programming YA Librarian walks us through a March Madness program.
April 26, 2016 by Amanda MacGregor
Publisher’s description Even though they’re identical, Tristan isn’t close to his twin Robbie at all—until Robbie tries to kill himself. Forced to share a room to prevent Robbie from hurting himself, the brothers begin to feel the weight of each other’s lives on the ice, and off. Tristan starts seeing his twin not as a […]
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