As we witness history within the World Games of 2022, take some time to reflect on past athletic achievements in these biographies and histories on famous athletes! All In: An Autobiography An inspiring and intimate self-portrait of a champion of equality that encompasses her brilliant tennis career, unwavering activism, and an ongoing commitment to fairness…
March is Women’s History Month and a time to highlight women’s great accomplishments. While we are remembering the brilliance of women in the past, we’re living history today! Who are the women making history right now? Here is a list of 10 women that are making their mark. This list is only a small sample…
National Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from September 15th to October 15th. It is a time to highlight the history, culture and contributions of American’s who trace their heritage to Mexico, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Spain. Listed below are wide range of titles that reflect various experiences in the Latino culture. Before…
As we enter the second week of the long-awaited and postponed 2020 Olympics, remembering the histories that occur during such an event comes to the forefront of everyone’s mind. Want to learn more about historical occurrences surrounding the Olympics as we near the end? Check out some of our titles below! Fast Girls: A Novel…
Get hype to watch your favorite competitions or open your eyes to a world of unfamiliar athletics with these six teen-approved sports reads chosen by Library Tech Ella. Gym Candy by Carl Deuker (football) How far would you go to prove yourself? Mick Johnson has been playing football since he was four years old. And…
The Summer Olympics! As exciting a sports event as the world can imagine. Stoke that Olympic flame in your spirit with true stories and memoirs from Olympic athletes. Nonfiction: Games of Deception: The True Story of the First U.S. Olympic Basketball Team at the 1936 Olympics in Hitler’s Germany – Andrew Maranniss The true story…
