Candace Parker : basketball star [Sports Illustrated Kids Stars Of Sports]by Frederick, Shane 

BTSB Prebound(Capstone Press, 2020)

BTSB #: 352713 Available

Dewey: 796.323/BAges: 8-11   
AR: 4.4 MG Lexile: 780 F&P: R

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Subjects: Parker, Candace,|d1986- Basketball players - United States - Biography Women basketball players - United States - Biography

Summary: When Candace Parker beat out all the boys at the McDonald's All-American slam dunk contest in 2004, she became the first female player to win the event. In the years that followed, Parker's list of achievements became long and ever-growing. She was WNBA rookie of the year, a two-time WNBA most valuable player, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and more. Parker is also a mother, broadcaster, and role model.

Diana Taurasi [She Persisted]by Brown, Monica 

Paperback(Philomel Books, 2022)

BTSB #: 158141 Available

Dewey: 796.323/BAges: 6-9   


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Subjects: Taurasi, Diana Women's National Basketball Association Phoenix Mercury (Basketball team) Women Olympic athletes - United States - Biography Women basketball players - United States - Biography Women athletes - United States - Biography

Summary: When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the US. But she worked hard to create opportunities for herself, winning championships throughout college and eventually going on to play for the WNBA with the Phoenix Mercury and winning multiple Olympic gold medals. Readers will learn about the amazing life of Diana Taurasi--and how she persisted.

Lion on the inside : how one girl changed basketball [CitizenKid]by Abdul-Qaadir, Bilqis 

BTSB Prebound(Kids Can Press, 2023)

BTSB #: 040375 Available

Dewey: 796.323/AAges: 5-8   
Lexile: 460

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Subjects: Abdul-Qaadir, Bilqis Women basketball players - United States - Biography Basketball players - United States - Biography Muslim athletes - United States - Biography Hijab (Islamic clothing)

Summary: A Muslim American basketball star is forced to make a difficult choice in this true story about breaking barriers.

Sabrina Ionescu : rising basketball star [Sports Illustrated Kids Stars Of Sports]by Chandler, Matt 

BTSB Prebound(Capstone Press, 2022)

BTSB #: 205904 Available

Dewey: 796.323/BAges: 7-11   
AR: 4.9 MG

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Subjects: Ionescu, Sabrina,|d1997- Women basketball players - United States - Biography Professional athletes

Summary: Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren't enough players for a girls' basketball team. Ionescu wasn't allowed on the boys' team, but she didn't give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team. Learn about how Ionescu became the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft and the player she is today.

Tina Charles vs. Lisa Leslie : who would win? [All-Star Smackdown]by Fishman, Jon M. 

BTSB Prebound(Lerner, 2024)

BTSB #: 339168 Available

Dewey: 796.323/CAges: 7-11   
Lexile: 840 F&P: R

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Subjects: Charles, Tina,|d1988- Leslie, Lisa,|d1972- Women basketball players - United States - Biography

Summary: Tina Charles and Lisa Leslie have dominated women's basketball from the center of the court. Compare their WNBA and Olympic careers, and decide which legendary center is the best.