A few of our favorite books about strong girls from Strong Girl Publishing plus our authors + editors childhood (and current) faves!
MIDDLE GRADE Book Favorites
- The Strong Girl by Molly Hurford
- Shred Girls: Lindsay’s Joyride by Molly Hurford
- Shred Girls: Ali’s Rocky Ride by Molly Hurford
- Shred Girls: Jen’s Bumpy Ride by Molly Hurford
- Bravey: Chasing Dreams, Befriending Pain, and Other Big Ideas by Alexi Pappas (Adapted for Young Readers)
- Sisters and Champions: The True Story of Venus and Serena Williams by Howard Bryant
- Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
- Homecoming by Cynthia Voigt
- Lumberjanes Graphic Novel Series by Grace Ellis and ND Stevenson
- Long-Armed Ludy and the First Women's Olympics by Jean L. S. Patrick
- Who Is Chloe Kim?
- Trailblazers: Simone Biles by Sally J. Morgan
- Fast Pitch by Nic StoneRoller Girl by Victoria Jamieson
- Women Athletes Who Rule!: The 101 Stars Every Fan Needs to Know by Sports Illustrated Kids
- We Got Game!: 35 Female Athletes Who Changed the World by Aileen Weintraub
- Rising Above: Inspiring Women in Sports by Gregory Zuckerman
- Proud: Living My American Dream (Adapted for Young Readers) by Ibtihaj Muhammad
- All Heart: My Dedication and Determination to Become One of Soccer's Best by Carli Lloyd
YOUNG ADULT Book Favorites
- In Defense of Big Dreams by Mackenzie Myatt
- Sprinting Through Setbacks by Micha Powell
- Athlete Guide to Sponsorship by Molly Hurford
- Girls Running: All You Need to Strive, Thrive, and Run Your Best by by Melody Fairchild and Elizabeth Carey
- The Strong Female Athlete: A Female Athlete Guide to Improve Performance, Reduce Injury, and Increase Confidence by Erica Suter
- Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance by Simone Biles
- How She Did It: Stories, Advice, and Secrets to Success from Fifty Legendary Distance Runners by Molly Huddle and Sara Slattery
- Weetzie Bat by Francesca Lia Block
- Muscle on Wheels by Ann Hall
- Young Athletes' Ultimate Guide to Mental Toughness: Turn failure into fuel, loss into victory, and setbacks into comebacks by Chad Metcalf
- Let Your Mind Run by Deena Kastor
- Strong by Kara Goucher
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Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board by Bethany Hamilton