Get Ready for the Summer 2024 Olympics!

By Ella Raath | July 15 2024 | AdultsChildren'sGeneralAllGiftPop CultureBlog

The 2024 Summer Olympics are on their mark and ready to go, kicking off in Paris on July 26 and wrapping up on August 11. Cheer on the incredible athletes of Team USA as they take the world stage with our books all about the Olympics!

From fan-favorite sports like surfing and soccer to legendary champions like Jesse Owens and Michael Phelps, our Olympics title collection has everything you need to celebrate the games. Add a [FILL-IN-THE-BLANK] twist to any watch party by busting out Go For Gold! Mad Libs, or inspire young aspiring Olympians with tales of grit and glory in Inaugural Ballers: The True Story of the First US Women’s Olympic Basketball Team. Read up on this year’s star athletes like the gymnastics GOAT Simone Biles, who’s shown that she’s back and better than ever with an incredible floor routine set to Ready For It by Taylor Swift, or Katie Ledecky, who swims in a league of her own!

Explore our Olympics collection for all of these and more, and let the games begin!

More Summer Olympics Books

 

She Persisted: Simone Biles
9780593620663
Inspired by the #1 New York Times bestseller She Persisted by Chelsea Clinton and Alexandra Boiger, a chapter book series about women who spoke up and rose up against the odds--including Simone Biles!
$16.99 US
Oct 17, 2023
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Hardcover
96 Pages
Philomel Books
Age 6-9 years

Who Is Katie Ledecky?
9780593752845
Learn how a young girl who loved being in the water became one of the greatest Olympic swimmers of all time in this exciting addition to the Who HQ Now series featuring newsmakers and trending topics.
$5.99 US
Jun 04, 2024
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
56 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years

What Are the Summer Olympics?
9780448488349
Run, swim, and race back in time to experience the Summer Olympics - from ancient Greece to modern-day super events.
$7.99 US
Mar 22, 2016
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years

Who Are Venus and Serena Williams?
9780515158038
The dynamic story of the top-ranked sisters of professional tennis.
$6.99 US
Aug 08, 2017
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years

My Book of Gymnastics
9781465491527
Discover the incredible world of gymnastics in this kids' book for 7-9 year olds.
$14.99 US
May 05, 2020
8-1/2 x 10-7/8
Hardcover
64 Pages
DK Children
Age 6-9 years

On Your Mark, Get Set, Gold!
An Irreverent Guide to the Sports of the Summer Games
9781536213980
Packed with awe-inspiring facts, this hilariously informative guide will make readers laugh their sports socks off! From boxing to boccia, find out just what it takes to compete in every sport in the summer games. You’ll discover what makes each sport great — and not so great — as well as what skills and equipment you’ll need to start practicing like a pro!
$19.99 US
Jul 07, 2020
9-13/16 x 11-7/16
Hardcover
96 Pages
Candlewick Press
Age 10 and up

Who Was the Greatest?: Muhammad Ali
A Who HQ Graphic Novel
9780593224625
"The Who HQ Graphic Novels series does an excellent job of quickly engaging readers by capturing the drama and immediacy of pivotal historic events." — BooklistDiscover the story behind Muhammad Ali and the boxing match that captivated the world, the Thrilla In Manila, in this powerful graphic novel -- written by Murder Ballads' Gabe Soria and illustrated by award-winning artists Chris Brunner and Rico Renzi.
$7.99 US
May 31, 2022
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
64 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years

Over the Boards
Lessons from the Ice
9780735240520
NATIONAL BESTSELLER “Hayley Wickenheiser is an incredible human being . . . this is what a billion hours of hard work looks like.” —Ryan Reynolds The greatest women’s hockey player of all time, Hayley Wickenheiser, shares the lessons that won her four Olympic gold medals and hard-earned wisdom distilled from moments when she fell short.
$15.95 US
Nov 08, 2022
5-3/16 x 8
Paperback
240 Pages
Penguin Canada

The Comic Book Story of Basketball
A Fast-Break History of Hoops
9781984856180
A fast-break history of basketball--from its humble beginnings to its all-time great players--featuring engaging true tales from the court and vivid, dynamic illustrations.
$19.99 US
Sep 22, 2020
7 x 10
Paperback
176 Pages
Ten Speed Graphic

1000 Skateboards
9780789341464
Following Universe’s 1000 Sneakers and 1000 Tattoos, this is a definitive collection of the world’s most iconic skateboard designs, complete with history, engineering, collectability, sports and pop culture trivia, and graphics.
$29.95 US
Mar 21, 2023
6-3/4 x 9
Paperback
256 Pages
Universe

Carissa Moore
Hawaii Gold: A Celebration of Surfing
9780847899906
Hawaiian native Carissa Moore brought joy and pride to the islands when she won the first-ever, gold medal in surfing’s Olympic debut. Here she shares her story and her personal perspective, alongside contributions from many of her fellow Hawaiian surf legends, on what it means to be a surfer from Hawaii.
$57.50 US
Apr 02, 2024
9 x 12
Hardcover
272 Pages
Rizzoli

Letters to a Young Athlete
9781984881809
A legendary NBA player and beloved teammate shares his hard-earned wisdom about finding your true purpose and mastering your inner game, whatever that game might be.
$18.00 US
Jun 14, 2022
5-1/2 x 8-1/4
Paperback
256 Pages
Penguin Books

Who Was Jim Thorpe?
9780399542633
Learn about the incredible legacy of the first Native American athlete and Olympian to earn a gold medal for the United States in this exciting addition to the #1 New York Times Best-Selling series.
$6.99 US
Jun 06, 2023
5-5/16 x 7-5/8
Paperback
112 Pages
Penguin Workshop
Age 8-12 years

Women in Sports
Fearless Athletes Who Played to Win
9780593377659
New York Times bestseller Rachel Ignotofsky's Women in Sports comes to the youngest readers in board format!
$9.99 US
Jun 22, 2021
6 x 7-1/2
Board Book
30 Pages
Crown Books for Young Readers
Age 0-3 years

The Boys in the Boat (Movie Tie-In)
Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics
9780593512302
The inspiration for the Major Motion Picture Directed by George Clooney—exclusively in theaters December 25, 2023!The #1 New York Times bestselling true story about the American rowing triumph of the 1936 Olympics in Berlin—from the author of Facing the Mountain
$19.00 US
Dec 05, 2023
5-1/2 x 8-7/16
Paperback
432 Pages
Penguin Books