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• When It All Syncs Up

  Ameyaw, Maya,

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  After being denied yet another lead because she doesn't “look” the part, Black teen ballet dancer Aisha struggles until she finds the strength inside to dance on her own terms. 14 & up

• Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up

  Bishop, Jenn,

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  New to Cincinnati, where her father is now coach of the University basketball team, eighth-grader Rory finds herself isolated by the heated team rivalries. 10 & up

• No Stopping Us Now

  a Novel

  Bledsoe, Lucy Jane,

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  It's 1974 and Louisa loves to play basketball, but her school in Portland, Oregon only has a boys team. She tries to start a girls team, but having a fair chance is a much bigger fight than she was expecting. Based on the author's true story. 14 & up

• Bruised

  Boteju, Tanya

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  18-year-old Daya tries to navigate life after the sudden death of her parents. Pain is how she copes with her feelings, but after a friend suggests roller derby, Daya learns some big truths about loss, strength, and healing. 15 & up

• On the Line

  Coccia, Paul,

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  Star power forward Jordan Ryker feels more at home on the court than anywhere else, but when his parents announce their separation, even the basketball season can't distract from his overwhelming home life. 10 & up

• Will on the Inside

  Eliopulos, Andrew,

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  Newly diagnosed with Crohn's disease, Will finally has an explanation for his stomach issues, but a new set of problems. A passionate center midfielder, he is heartbroken about an enforced break from soccer. 8 & up

• Benchwarmers

  Feinstein, John,

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  Told in two voices, Jeff stands by his teammate, Andi, who fights to get on the sixth-grade soccer team and then must face opponents who target her for being a girl. 8 & up

• They'll Never Catch Us

  Goodman, Jessica, 1990-

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  Sisters Stella and Ellie are both determined to win a scholarship and escape their small town, but their plans are upended when the new girl on their cross-country team disappears. 14 & up

• The Misdirection of Fault Lines

  Gracia, Anna,

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  Three teen girls look for direction in their lives as they compete against each other at an elite tennis tournament. 14 & up

• Rez Ball

  Graves, Byron,

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  When the varsity basketball team takes him under their wing, Tre Brun takes his shot to represent his Ojibwe rez all the way to their first state championship. 13 & up

• Icebreaker

  Graziadei, A. L.,

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  Vying for the NHL league's top draft spot, 17-year-old Mickey and teammate Jaysen find their rivalry turning into something more, forcing them both to decide what they really want. 14 & up

• Break the Fall

  Iacopelli, Jennifer,

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  Recovering from a near-paralyzing surgery before landing a spot on the U.S. Olympics gymnastics team, Audrey risks everything to support a teammate who is being abused. 12 & up

• Captain Skidmark Dances With Destiny

  Irwin, Jennifer A., 1973-

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  13-year-old Will may well be the worst hockey player ever to take the ice, but when he's roped into taking dance, he realizes he's got a gift. But what will his former NHL-star dad say when he finds out? 10 & up

• Furious

  Pacton, Jamie, 1979-

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  There's nothing more thrilling than being behind the wheel when the flag drops, a stretch of track ahead and her foot on the gas. Racing is in Jojo's blood. Or at least...it was. 14 & up

• Chasing Pacquiao

  Pulido, Rod,

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  When Bobby is unwillingly outed, he turns to boxing for self-defense, and finds a hero in Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao. But when Pacquiao publicly denounces homosexuality, Bobby must discover a hero within himself. 13 & up

• Barely Floating

  Rivera, Lilliam,

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  12-year-old Natalia's dream of becoming a synchronized swimmer is in jeopardy when her parents decide they are against a sport that emphasizes looks, but Nat is determined to change their minds. 9 & up

• Strong Like You

  Simpson, T. L.,

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  15-year-old linebacker Walker Lauderdale grapples with ideas about strength and masculinity after his father, who he idolized, goes missing. 13 & up

• The Easy Part of Impossible

  Tomp, Sarah,

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  Freed from a controlling coach, Ria, a talented diver, forms an unlikely friendship with a boy on the autism spectrum before her coach returns to her life with a hard-to-resist offer. 14 & up

• Change the Game

  a Graphic Novel

  Kaepernick, Colin, 1987-

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  High school star athlete Colin Kaepernick is at a crossroads in life. Heavily scouted by colleges and MLB as a baseball pitcher, his parents and coaches are in agreement on his bright future. But Colin feels differently. 8 & up

• A Whole New Ball Game

  the Story of the All-american Girls Professional Baseball League

  Macy, Sue,

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  An interesting and informative look at the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League that operated from 1945-1954. Macy not only tells the story of the league, but also the United States during World War II and the postwar era. 12 & up