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Does She Have Magic?

A tribute to phenomenal women and girls in sports. This children's booklist is inspired by Oakland's olympic gold medalist, Alysa Liu, and the way her figure skating, authenticity, and confidence has inspired a generation. The title of this booklist comes from the viral TikTok of a little girl so captivated and amazed by Alysa Liu's gold medal winning performance that she asked her mom, "Does she have magic?" Booklist curated by Children's Librarian, Lolade.

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20 items

  • Game Changers

    Stories of Hijabi Athletes From Around the World

    Smith, Charlene (Author of Game changers),
    Cheer on thirteen diverse hijabi athletes!
    Book, 2025Victoria, British Columbia : Orca Book Publishers, 2025. — J 796.0925 SMITH
  • Up, Up, Ever Up!

    Junko Tabei : a Life in the Mountains

    Yasuda, Anita,
    With a lifelong love of mountains, Junko forms an all-women team to climb Mt. Everest. Over the years, she devotes her life to preserving the beauty of nature. Calligraphy-style paintings depict the gorgeous peaks of Japan and Nepal. (Also…
    Book, 2024New York, New York : Clarion Books, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, 2024. — J BIO TABEI
  • Flying High

    the Story of Gymnastics Champion Simone Biles

    Meadows, Michelle
    Book, 2020New York : Henry Holt and Company, [2020] — J BIO BILES
  • Learn how women's soccer became a international sensation! Exciting photographs showcase the US team's rise.
    Book, 2016New York : Penguin Young Readers An Imprint of Penguin Random House, 2016. — J 795.334 ALEXANDER
  • Courage in Her Cleats

    the Story of Soccer Star Abby Wambach

    Chaffee, Kim
    Book, 2023Salem, MA : Page Street Kids, c2023. — J BIO WAMBACH
  • Daughter of the Light-footed People

    the Story of Indigenous Marathon Champion Lorena Ramírez

    Medina, Belen,
    Join Indigenous athlete Lorena Ramirez in an ultramarathon. Ramirez notably honors her people, the Raramuri, by racing in traditional dress. Warm illustrations depict the canyons and wildlife of the Raramuri's home in Chihuahua, Mexico.
    Book, 2024New York, New York : Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2024. — J BIO RAMIREZ
  • Chaunte discovers a love of track and field and achieves greatness despite poverty, homelessness and family troubles. A truly inspiring memoir.
    Book, 2023New York : Scholastic Focus, 2023. — J BIO LOWE
  • One Life

    Adapted for Young Readers

    Rapinoe, Megan, 1985-
    Book, 2021New York : Razorbill, 2021. — J BIO RAPINOE
  • Squad Goals

    the Unstoppable Women of the US Women's National Soccer Team

    Calkhoven, Laurie
    Book, 2023New York : Simon Spotlight, c2023. — J 796.334 CALKHOVEN
  • Sarah and the Big Wave

    the True Story of the First Woman to Surf Mavericks

    Tsui, Bonnie
    Sarah Gerhardt fearlessly surfs Mavericks, a massive swell off the coast of Half Moon Bay. Lush illustrations and back matter about surfing history bring this story to life. (Also available as e-book.)
    Book, 2021New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2021. — J BIO GERHARDT
  • The Totally Awesome World of Caitlin Clark

    Learn All There Is to Know About Your Favorite All-star

    Weiss, Sara,
    (Also available as e-book.)
    Book, 2025New York, NY : Becker&Mayer! Kids, 2025. — J BIO CLARK
  • One step, one bump, one fall at a time, a rock climber shows how each mistake brings you closer to success. Written by young climbing phenom Ashima Shiraishi. (also available as audiobook.)
    Picture Book, 2020New York : Make Me a World/Alfred A. Knopf, 2020. — J PICBK SHIRAISHI
  • The Ocean Calls

    a Haenyeo Mermaid Story

    Cho, Tina M.
    Picture Book, 2020New York : Kokila, [2020] — J PICBK CHO
  • Swimming Toward a Dream

    Yusra Mardini's Incredible Journey From Refugee to Olympic Swimmer

    Faruqi, Reem
    Yusra finds great joy in swimming and hopes to compete in the Olympics someday. When war erupts in her native Syria, Yusra and her sister escape to safety. Will the young swimmer be able to achieve her dream?
    Book, 2023Salem, MA : Page Street Kids, 2023. — J BIO MARDINI
  • All Heart

    My Dedication and Determination to Become One of Soccer's Best

    Lloyd, Carli, 1982-
    (Also available as e-book.)
    Book, 2016Boston : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, [2016] — J BIO LLOYD
  • Meet female skaters from around the globe in this beautiful photobook. Young girls, mothers, newbies and professionals alike share the joy, excitement and community found in skateboarding.
    Book, 2020New York : Prestel Verlag, 2020. — YA 796.22082 AMELL
  • She Shoots, She Scores!

    a Celebration of Women's Soccer

    Clarke, Catriona
    Book, 2021London : Kingfisher, 2021. — J 796.334 CLARKE
  • Game, Set, Sisters!

    the Story of Venus and Serena Williams

    Leslie, Jay
    Family and determination drive the Williams sisters to unlikely success. Bright illustrations depict the triumph and struggles these tennis stars have endured. Sisterhood for the win! (Also available as e-book.)
    Book, 2021New York : Henry Holt and Company, 2021. — J BIO WILLIAMS
  • This Skirt Won't Work!

    How Women Athletes Changed Their Clothes and Changed the Game

    Cooper, Jennifer, 1981-
    It may seem silly to us, but female athletes used to swim, bike and play in long dresses and frilly lace! Meet seven women who stood up for change and common sense. (Also, available as e-book.)
    Book, 2026Naperville, Illinois : Sourcebooks eXplore, [2026] — J 796.0922 COOPER