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 The 2026 Winter Olympics are here! Taking place in Milan and Cortina, Italy, this amazing sports spectacle features athletes from all over the world competing in various winter sports, such as skating, skiing, and snowboarding. It is an exciting time to cheer on your favorite athletes as they represent our country. 

Here is a list of books to read to learn more about the Olympics, famous Olympians, and the sports that athletes are competing in right now! 

What are the Winter Olympics?
By Gail Herman
New York: Penguin Workshop, 2021. Informational. 108 pages. 

In this Who HQ book, readers can learn all about the Winter Olympics- how they began, various controversies and interesting happenings, and new sporting events that have been added through the years. This overview of the hallmark of winter sports competitions woud appeal to all middle grade readers! 

Fearless Heart: An Illustrated Biography of Surya Bonaly
Written by Frank Murphy with Surya Bonaly
Illustrated by Anastasia Magloire Williams
Chicago, IL: Triumph Books, 2022. Informational. 

This illustrated informational book tells the story of Surya Bonaly, from her childhood in France, to learning to ice skate, to her historic backflip on ice at the 1998 Olympics. For young children wanting to learn more about one of the most fearless Olympians on ice, this is a great read. 

Kid Olympians: Winter
Written by Robin Stevenson
Illustrated by Allison Steinfeld
Philadelphia, PA: Quirk Books, 2025. Informational. 239 pages. 

For those wanting to learn more about their favorite Olympic athletes, look no further! This book tells the stories of many of the most famous Winter Olympians, and how they rose to stardom. It chronicles their childhood memories, the obstacles they faced in their journeys to stardom, and helps children realize that all of their sports heroes were once kids just like them. 

The Longest Shot: How Larry Kwong Changed the Face of Hockey
Written by Chad Soonis and George Chiangwas 
Illustrated by Amy Qiis 
Victoria, BC: Orca Book Publishers, 2024. Informational. 

When Larry Kwong played in one game with the New York Rangers in 1948, he became the first player of Asian descent to play in the NHL. This informational book tells the story of Kwong, and how his efforts helped pave the way for more diversity and acceptance in professional hockey. 

By Chrös McDougall
Minneapolis, MN: Abdo Reference, 2022. Informational. 192 pages. 

If you're wanting to learn about the full range of sports in both the Summer and Winter Olympics, this is the book for you! This volume explores over 40 Olympic sports, teaching kids about the basics of each competition, as well as some of the most famous athletes in each sport. You'll come away with a wealth of knowledge after reading this book! 




 

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