Gansta Rap by Benjamin Zephaniah

I read this book on a recommendation from a fellow reader (like I so often do) and I wasn't disappointed. Gansta Rap tells the story of Ray (a.k.a. X-Ray-X). He's having trouble at school and trouble at home. He and his two best friends, Prem and Tyrone, end up getting kicked out of school permanently. Luckily, they are given the option to attend a special vocational type school that gives them an outlet for their musical talents and ultimately launches them into stardom. Set in England, music lovers and British fiction lovers alike will enjoy Gangsta Rap. Till next time! -Suzanne

Big List of Sports Books

Hey there, sports fans! Read on for a fabulous list of books, all centered around SPORTS and all owned by your very own public library! Till next time! -Suzanne

BASKETBALL
The Perfect Shot by Elaine Marie Alphin

Cruise Control by Terry Trueman

Travel Team by Mike Lupica

Rebound! by Yuriko Nishiyama (Manga)

Slam! by Walter Dean Myers

The Squared Circle by James Bennett

On the Devil's Court by Carl Deuker

Outside Shooter by Thomas Dygard

BASEBALL
High Heat by Carl Deuker

The Journal of Biddy Owens, the Negro Leagues by Walter Dean Myers

Heart of a Champion by Carl Deuker

Ruby Tuesday by Jennifer Ann Kogler

SOCCER
Bend it Like Beckham by Narinder Dhami

Home of the Braves by David Klass

Tangerine by Edward Bloor

FOOTBALL
Three Clams and an Oyster by Randy Powell

Damage by A.M. Jenkins

SWIMMING
Whale Talk by Chris Crutcher

SHORT STORIES ABOUT SPORTS
Losing is Not an Option by Rich Wallace