The 2024 Summer Olympics run July 26-August 11 in Paris, France. Get ready for the Games with these kid-friendly Olympic-inspired books. Plus, check out Northeast Ohio athletes to watch!
Flying High: The Story of gymnastics Champion Simone Biles
By Michelle Meadows and illustrated by Ebony Glenn
Before she was a record-breaking gymnast competing on the world stage, Simone Biles spent time in foster care as a young child. Nimble and boundlessly energetic, she cherished every playground and each new backyard.
The Frog Olympics
By Brian Moses
Laugh out loud with this wonderfully funny and charming picture book story about frogs coming together from around the world to participate in and celebrate their ‘Frog Olympics’.
Olympig!
by Victoria Jamieson
Boomer the Pig has been training hard for the Animal Olympics, so when he loses his first race, he shrugs it off and cheerfully moves on. One event after another, Boomer keeps losing, and the frustration begins to get to him. But even after coming in last in every sport, there’s no getting this Olympig down. It’s just great practice for the Winter Games! This encouraging and funny story is for every kid who’s ever been told “you can’t win ’em all.”
How do you become an Olympian: A Book About the Olympics and Olympic Athlete
By Madeleine Kelly
Canadian Olympic runner and author Madeleine Kelly explains the history of the Games, how athletes train for their event, and so much more! Each topic is explored through illustrations and informative and engaging text in this new addition to the How Do series.
G is for Gold Medal: An Olympics Alphabet
by Brad Herzog and illustrated by Doug Bowles
From the first games held in ancient Greece to the cultural extravaganzas of recent years, there have been some incredible and amazing events and milestones in the world of Olympic sports. This book showcases the athletes and events that not only set sports records but also impacted history and world views.
Northeast Ohio Athletes to watch at the Summer Games:
Morelle McCane, USA Boxing
Hometown: Cleveland
Lebron James, USA Men’s Basketball
Hometown: Akron
Marcus Christopher, USA Cycling, BMX Freestyle
Hometown: Canton
Katie Moon, USA Track and Field
Hometown: Olmsted Falls