sports comics

"Kikuzato is sprinting toward his new goal of becoming a more powerful runner, but each stride takes him further from his soccer days--and the friends who one played alongside him. Kikuzato's wasn't the only life affected by his accident, and ever since that day, Takekawa has watched his best friend on and off the field steadily slip away. Can these former teammates repair the rift between them, even as world events throw all their high school hopes an dreams into disarray?"--Back cover.

Inspired by a true story, new Muslim student Aliya joins an all-girls, hijab-wearing basketball team, and she learns about teamwork and herself.

Despite being a huge unathletic nerd, Jonah decides to join the baseball team in ninth grade because it means he'll get to spend more time with his crush, Elliot. Jonah must navigate the highs and lows of high school as he deals with bullies, coming out, schoolwork, friendships, and being honest with who he really is.

"At long last, the prefectural qualifiers for nationals begin! After his intense training with Haryu, Taiki will finally be put to the test in a grueling doubles match. Can Taiki take down opponents from the formidable Sajikawa High School? Or will his dreams of reaching nationals come crashing down around him?"--Back cover.

When thirteen-year-old Javier Moreno transfers to Howard Middle School, his skill as a striker is already well known; but when he starts hogging the ball and showing off, it is up to his friend Aimee to remind him that soccer is a team sport.

Zack is a fine defensive outfielder, but he has trouble hitting the ball--until his friend, Jamie, offers to help him using a virtual reality batting program.

With help from an alien friend, Ella embraces her deafness and gains the confidence to play soccer. Includes a quick history of soccer, a social emotional tie-in, and a pro athlete biography.

Natasha is a star basketball player but not always a good teammate so, with the help of an alien friend, she learns teamwork helps everyone succeed. Includes a quick history of basketball and a pro athlete biography.

A collection of the "Peanuts" comic book series, following the adventures of Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Woodstock, Lucy, Linus, and the rest of the gang, including the main story where they go to Japan when their Little League team is chosen to represent the United States in an International baseball game in Tokyo.

"Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori's home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game"--Provided by publisher.