Books for children have been written by many sports stars. Among them are athletes such as Dennis Rodman, Carmelo Anthony, and Metta World Peace. Bleacher Report has compiled a list of athletes who have written books for children. Below is a listing of some of most well-known athletes who wrote books about children's sports. Look through the list and begin reading! Hopefully, you will find inspiration to write your next book.
Jonah Lomu’s autobiography
Jonah Lomu, the legendary rugby player, published his autobiography in 2010. This memoir is about Jonah Lomu's life before and after he joined the All Blacks. Jonah Lomu was one of the first truly international celebrities in rugby and he remains one of the game's most iconic figures. But how did Lomu cope with life after the All Blacks ended? Will he be able to keep up with the high standards he set himself?
Holmes books by Kareem AbdulJabbar
Kareem AbdulJabbar wrote Mycroft Holmes, a mystery novel. The character is based on the character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the author of Sherlock Holmes. Mycroft is the older brother of the famed British detective and solves a case early in his career as a government official. It's Abdul-Jabbar’s debut novel for adults.
Dominque Mocceanu's book
Dominque's memoir Off Balance by Dominque Moceanu, which is based in part on her own experience, is a fascinating read for those who are interested in elite gymnastics. Her parents were Romanian immigrants. Her father was a prodigy gymnast and ruled her household with an iron fist. Moceanu moved with his family from Romania to Houston at the age of ten. At Houston, Texas, Bela Karolyi, also a famous gymnastics coach, was Moceanu's coach.
Hope Solo's new book
Hope Solo is a U.S. woman's soccer player whose story deserves to be told. Born to a single mother, Solo grew up separated from her convict father, who she remained distant from until she was a teenager. Hope Solo was born to Hope Solo after Hope Solo's mother visited her husband. Solo made amends with her father after she was selected for the U.S. soccer team's top spot.
Louis Zamperini's book
Louis Silvie Zamperini, an Olympic distance runner and World War II veteran will charm readers with stories about his extraordinary achievements. A high school runner, Louis took up running at an early age, and eventually qualified for the 1936 Berlin Olympics. He was eighth in the race over 5,000 meters and set a lap record. This inspiring memoir will be a must-read for all runners!