Sport
Read the game
Off pitch antics, underdog triumphs or the back story of your favourite sporting legend. Sport provides an endless stream of inspiration.
Here you’ll find a selection of sports reads to dive right into. From books, to magazines and podcasts, explore what excites your inner fan and see where it takes you.
But this is just the beginning – there's a world of stories out there to help you Go All In on sport, or whatever you’re into.
Reads for 0–5 year olds
Sporting stories you
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Zeki Hikes with Daddy
Ages 0-5Zeki and Daddy are off on a hike! They explore the trail, from tall trees to tiny leaves and everything in between.
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Dance Like a Flamingo
Ages 0-5A very active text, encouraging children to imitate the movements of lots of different animals.
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Let’s Play Rugby
Ages 0-5Hands-on and fully interactive, Let's Play Rugby! encourages all kids to give rugby a go – in their bedrooms, living-rooms and gardens.
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The Footballing Fairy
Ages 0-5A determined fairy follows her dream to play football.
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Strong Like Me
Ages 0-5Kamara loves being strong. This year she’s determined to beat Benji in the Big Race at Sports Day.
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Ada Go Go Go
Ages 0-5Ada zooms off in a scooter race, but after a tumble her friends stop to help. With everyone smiling, they cross the finish line together.
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Maisie Plays Football
Ages 0-5Goooooooal! Maisy’s first ever football game. It's a big day as she heads off to the football pitch with her friends.
Ambassador
Leah talks about why reading is a team game
With her top ranking football credentials, leading the England Women's team to glory in the UEFA Women's Euro 2022, Leah inspires children through her fabulous book series. And she's a Go All In ambassador!
Reads for 5–11 year olds
Growing up with sport
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Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder
Ages 9-11Young Sikh footballer Bobby helps a lonely man at the food bank, discovering friendship, kindness and the power of community across generations.
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Armistice Runner
Ages 9-11Lily’s fell‑running challenges and her gran’s Alzheimer’s connect with her great‑great‑grandfather’s WWI diaries, revealing courage, resilience and legacy.
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The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers
Ages 8-11Leah leads a wonder team through time to uncover forgotten footballers, blending mystery, courage and teamwork to protect the future of the game.
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Ajay and the Mumbai Sun
Ages 9-11A lively Mumbai adventure as Ajay and friends chase a big story, mixing humour, heart and cricket in a fast‑paced tale of friendship and determination.
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How To Roller-Skate With One Leg
Ages 9-11Maya returns to school after losing her leg, determined to live fully and prove her strength in this warm, uplifting story of resilience and courage.
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The Dream Team: Jaz Santos vs. the World
Ages 9-11When her mum leaves, Jaz forms a girls’ football team to prove she can succeed, show girls belong in the game and hope to bring her family back together.
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My Encyclopedia of Very Important Sport: For little athletes and fans who want to know everything
Ages 5-9A lively guide packed with facts and surprises about sports of every kind, from football and skateboarding to yoga, acrobatics and more.
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Action Replay
Ages 7-11A vivid, family‑friendly collection showcasing defining moments from athletes across 20+ sports, putting readers front‑row at history’s biggest events.
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I am Lenny Brown
Ages 9-11Lenny, who only speaks to his mum and dog, faces a new home and school while discovering confidence and connection through his love of football.
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Graphic Novel
Swim Team
Ages 9-11Newcomer Bree is terrified of water, but Swimming 101 pushes her to face fears, find friendship and embrace the power of trying something new.
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Squid Happens: The Adventures of Team Pom
Ages 9-11Agnes, Ruby and Roberta take on synchronised swimming, team challenges and a friendly giant squid—all while outsmarting mysterious villains.
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Fantasy Sports
Ages 7-11A fast‑moving graphic novel series where magical lands, wild creatures and sports‑style quests test courage, teamwork and imagination.
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The Life-Changing Magic of Skateboarding
Ages 6-11The inspiring story of Sky Brown, the young Olympic skateboarding medallist, packed with tips and guidance for learning to skate.
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The Boldest White
Ages 6-8Faizah loves Jummah and fencing, but a tournament before Eid tests her courage as she learns to be brave when everyone is watching.
Audiobook
Conquer your fears and build resilience in sports and in life!
In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible.
Game Changers is suitable for teens and young adults.
Reads for 11–16 year olds
Stories to inspire the
next generation
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The Crossover
Ages 11-14Twelve‑year‑old twins Josh and Jordan navigate basketball, family and growing up in a heartfelt verse novel that shows life is more than winning.
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Run Rebel
Ages 14-16Amber feels trapped by her dad’s fears, but running brings freedom and strength as she discovers courage, identity and self‑belief through verse and rhythm.
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Illustrated Sports Encyclopedia
Ages 11-14A dynamic visual guide to global sport, from popular games to unusual events, packed with facts, action images and the world’s most diverse activities.
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Marcus Rashford: You Are a Champion
Ages 11-14Marcus shares his journey from a football‑mad Manchester childhood to England stardom, showing how hard work and positivity can help overcome challenges.
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Game Changers: Inspirational Sports Stories
Ages 14+In Game Changers, Dan Gold presents the powerful stories of extraordinary athletes who defied the odds, broke barriers and achieved the seemingly impossible.
Podcast
Undr The Cosh: Behind‑the‑scenes football interviews, banter and untold stories
Jon 'the Beast' Parkin, Chris 'Browny' Brown and Chris Brown talk to players, referees and coaches, with stories behind football's magical moments.
Reads for children
If you're into football,
read into it
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Maisie Plays Football
Ages 0-5Goooooooal! Maisy’s first ever football game. It's a big day as she heads off to the football pitch with her friends.
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Book Audiobook
Marcus Rashford: You Are a Champion
Ages 11-14Marcus shares his journey from a football‑mad Manchester childhood to England stardom, showing how hard work and positivity can help overcome challenges.
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Bobby Bains Plays a Blinder
Ages 9-11Young Sikh footballer Bobby helps a lonely man at the food bank, discovering friendship, kindness and the power of community across generations.
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I am Lenny Brown
Ages 9-11Lenny, who only speaks to his mum and dog, faces a new home and school while discovering confidence and connection through his love of football.
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The Footballing Fairy
Ages 0-5A determined fairy follows her dream to play football.
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Book Audiobook
The Wonder Team and the Forgotten Footballers
Ages 8-11Leah leads a wonder team through time to uncover forgotten footballers, blending mystery, courage and teamwork to protect the future of the game.
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Book Audiobook
The Dream Team: Jaz Santos vs. the World
Ages 9-11When her mum leaves, Jaz forms a girls’ football team to prove she can succeed, show girls belong in the game and hope to bring her family back together.
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Ultimate Football Heroes 2026
Ages 6-12Experience the greatest moments in the 2024-25 season, featuring intense Premier League face-offs and shocking moments as the Lionesses rise to glory in the Euros.
Ambassador
"I love running.
And when I'm not running, I can be reading about it."
Comedian, actor, writer and presenter, and Go All In ambassador, George Lewis, explains how reading connects him to his current passion of running!
Reads for Adults
Grown-up reads for
life-long fans
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Podcast
Beyond the Grid
AdultsInterviews with the risk‑takers and history‑makers of Formula 1.
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Concussed
AdultsA journalist’s investigation into concussion in sport and its far‑reaching consequences.
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Fever Pitch
AdultsMemoir of family, teaching, love and football; humorous and emotionally sharp.
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All That Matters
AdultsA moving memoir from the Olympic gold medallist about resilience and focusing on what matters following a terminal diagnosis.
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Podcast
The Rest Is Football
AdultsStrong opinions and commentary on major football news stories.
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Book Audiobook
Icebreaker
AdultsA spicy romcom centred around a figure skater and a hockey team captain forced to share a rink.
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Red or Dead
AdultsA gripping football‑themed novel set around Shankly‑era Liverpool.
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Podcast
The Obi One Podcast
AdultsCandid conversations with major football names, sharing stories, secrets and humour.
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Running The Smoke
Adults26 first‑hand accounts of runners tackling the London Marathon, capturing resilience and iconic race moments.
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