Recommended Reading for Strong Girls

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 Stone
• Roller 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
• Soul Surfer: A True Story of Faith, Family, and Fighting to Get Back on the Board by Bethany Hamilton