Key:
^ Nonfiction
# Other: Poetry, Drama, etc.
*Grade levels are based on reviews from sources such as School Library Journal, Booklist, etc. They do not necessarily represent Alan’s views on grade level appropriateness.
Boxing
^ A Nation’s Hope: The Story of Boxing Legend Joe Louis by Matt de la Peña and Kadir Nelson (Grades 1-3)
^ American Son: My Story by Oscar De La Hoya and Steve Springer
^ Hurricane: The Miraculous Journey of Rubin Carter by James S. Hirsch (Social Justice)
^ King of the World: Muhammad Ali and the Rise of an American Hero by David Remnick
Knockout by K.A. Holt (Grades 4-6)
^ Reach!: Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power by Laila Ali (Female Protagonist)
Redhanded by Michael Cadnum (Grades 7-10)
# Superman vs. Muhammad Ali by Dennis O’Neal and Neil Adams
The Berlin Boxing Club by Robert Sharenow (Multicultural, Bullying)
# The Big Smoke by Adrian Matejka
The Boxer and the Spy by Robert B. Parker (Grades 9-11)
The Brave by Robert Lipsyte (Multicultural; Grades 8-10)
The Contender by Robert Lipsyte (Grades 8-10)
^ The Greatest: Muhammad Ali by Walter Dean Myers (Multicultural; Grades 7-10)
The Power of One by Bryce Courtenay (Multicultural)
The Ring by Bobbie Pyron (Female Protagonist; Grades 8-10)
^ The Tao of Muhammad Ali by Davis Miller
The Whole Sky Full of Stars by René Saldaña, Jr. (Grades 6-9)
# Twelve Rounds to Glory: The Story of Muhammad Ali by Charles R. Smith Jr. and Bryan Collier (Multicultural)
Martial Arts
Bruised by Sarah Skilton (Female Protagonist; Grades 8-12)
Caged Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer (Grades 9-12)
Flying Feet by James McCann (Grades 5-8)
Katana by Cole Gibsen (Female Protagonist; Grades 7-10)
Noble Warrior by Alan Lawrence Sitomer (Grades 9-12)
Tap Out by Eric Devine (Grades 10-12)
The Dojo: Side Control by Patrick Jones (Series; Grades 6-9)
