Winter Games Reading List | Pikes Peak Library District

Celebrate the Beijing Winter Olympics in 2022 with a special booklist. Books penned by Olympians, Paralympians, and about the journey to success!

Young Adult

A Chance for Rain: A Novel  by Tricia Downing
Cycle of Hope: A Journey from Paralysis to Possibility by Tricia Downing
Beneath the Surface  by  Michael Phelps  (Author), Brian Cazeneuve,  Bob Costas 
No Limits: The Will to Succeed  by Michael Phelps 
Courage to Soar: A Body in Motion, A Life in Balance by Simone Biles
Letters to a Young Athlete by Chris Bosh

Adult

Wheels of Courage  by David Davis 
Limitless: The Power of Hope and Resilience to Overcome Circumstances  by Mallory Weggemann 
Gold Medal Strategies: Business Lessons From America's Miracle Team by  Jim Craig
Greater Than Gold: From Olympic Heartbreak to Ultimate Redemption by David Boudia
Catch a Star: Shining through Adversity to Become a Champion by Tamika Catchings
Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith and Raising the Bar by Gabby Douglas and Michelle Burford
Modern Eventing With Phillip Dutton: The Complete Resource — Training, Conditioning, and Competing in All Three Phases by Phillip Dutton
Chasing Water: Elegy of an Olympian by Anthony Ervin
Run Fast. Eat Slow.: Nourishing Recipes for Athletes; a cookbook by Shalane Flanagan and chef Elyse Kopecky
Relentless Spirit: The Unconventional Raising of a Champion by Missy Franklin
In My Skin: My Life On and Off the Basketball Court by Brittney Griner
I Got This: To Gold and Beyond by Laurie Hernandez
Meb For Mortals: How to Run, Think, and Eat like a Champion Marathoner by Meb Keflezighi
When Nobody Was Watching: My Hard-Fought Journey to the Top of the Soccer World by Carli Lloyd
Family Power: The True Story of How ‘The First Family of Taekwondo’ Made Olympic History by Steven Lopez
Ya Sama! Moments from My Life by Tatyana McFadden
Fire in My Eyes: An American Warrior’s Journey from Being Blinded on the Battlefield to Gold Medal Victory by Brad Snyder
Solo: A Memoir of Hope by Hope Solo
My Life: Queen of the Court by Serena Williams
On the Line by Serena Williams with Daniel Paisner
Come to Win: Business Leaders, Artists, Doctors, and Other Visionaries on How Sports Can Help You Top Your Profession by Venus Williams
Off Balance: A Memoir by Dominique Moceanu with Paul and Teri Williams
In the Water They Can’t See You Cry: A Memoir by Amanda Beard with Rebecca Paley
Grace, Gold, and Glory: My Leap of Faith by Gabrielle Douglas with Michelle Burford
Forward: A Memoir by Abby Wambach

Children

How to Train with a T. Rex and Win 8 Gold Medals  by  Michael Phelps  (For ages 4 - 8)
She’s Got This!  by Laurie Hernandez  (For ages 4 - 8)
Carmelo Anthony: It’s Just the Beginning by Carmela Anthony (For ages 9+)
Sue Bird: Be Yourself by Sue Bird (For ages 4+)
All Heart: My Dedication and Determination to Become One of Soccer’s Best by Carli Lloyd (For ages 10+)
Breakaway: Beyond the Goal by Alex Morgan (For ages 7+)
Hope Solo: My Story by Hope Solo (For ages 8+)

About the Olympics/Paralympics/Athletes

After the Race  by Alec Sokolow and Arthur Lubow (children)
Kid Athletes: True Tales of Childhood from Sports Legends (Kid Legends)  by David Stabler (children)
Olympig!  by  Victoria Jamieson (youth)
 The Golden Girls of Rio by Nikkolas Smith (children)
Queen of the Track: Alice Coachman, Olympic High-Jump Champion  by Heather Lang (children)
The Long-Lost Secret Diary of the World's Worst Olympic Athlete  by Tim Collins (children)
What Are the Paralympic Games?  by Gail Herman & Who HQ (children)
Paralympic Power  by Paul Mason (children)
Lucas at the Paralympics  by Igor Plohl (children)
Lucas Makes a Comeback  by Igor Plohl (children)
Shoot Your Shot: A Sport-Inspired Guide To living Your Best Life  by Vernon Brundage Jr.  (young adult/adult)
Carry On: A Story of Resilience, Redemption, and an Unlikely Family Kindle Edition  by Lisa Fern (young adult/adult)
A Most Beautiful Thing: The True Story of America's First All-Black High School Rowing Team  by Arshay Cooper (adult)