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Gridiron: Stories from 100 Years of the National Football League
Written by Fred Bowen
Illustrated by James Ransome
New York: Margaret K. McElderry Books, 2020. Informational. 99 pages.

The National Football league is the most popular sports league in the United States. It's championship Game, the Super Bowl, is watched by millions of people every year. But it wasn't always like this. In the last 100 years, football changed from a poorly organized, often overlooked sport to America's favorite pastime. Here are the stories of that remarkable transformation. The stories of the greatest players, the most successful coaches, the most memorable games-and the amazing plays that made us gasp as we watched them in stadiums and on televisions all over America. --Publisher

The NFL Encyclopedia for Kids
Written by Brendan Flynn
Minneapolis, Minnesota: Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing, 2022. Informational. 192 pages.

Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NFL team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. --Editor

Pigskins to Paintbrushes: The Story of Football-playing Artist Ernie Barnes
By Don Tate
New York: Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2021. Informational.

From acclaimed author and illustrator Don Tate, the rousing story of Ernie Barnes, an African American pro football player and fine artist. --Publisher

By Mickey Gilliam
Minneapolis: Lerner Publications, 2020. Informational. 32 pages.

A football soars through the air--and the perfect pass is fumbled by the receiver! In one moment, a team that barely made the playoffs can beat the favorite to win the Super Bowl. Dive into thrilling plays and other surprising moments in professional football. --Editor

Fantasy League
By Mike Lupica
New York, NY: Philomel Books, an imprint of Penguin Group, 2014. Fiction. 293 pages.

In Los Angeles, twelve-year-old Charlie's skill at fantasy football gains the attention of both the local media and the owner of a professional football team. --Editor

My Football Family
Writen by Andy Holloway
Illustrated by Honee Jang
New York: Roaring Brook Press, 2022.

From the host of the #1 fantasy football podcast, The Fantasy Footballers, Andy Holloway presents his heartwarming debut picture book - an ode to family, fandom, and football. --Publisher
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