Christine Dzidrums: 35 books

The world fell in love with U.S. swimmer Missy Franklin at the 2012 London Olympics. Winning four gold medals and one bronze, the 17-year-old gained fans for her amazing athletic skills, remarkable sportsmanship and a genuinely warm personality. Referring to the water as her second home, the beloved...

Get ready to chase your dreams after reading this thrilling children’s biography on Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda. A terrific source for a book report, Lin-Manuel Miranda: Lights Up tells the inspiring life story of the role model’s transformation from a young boy with Broadway dreams to one of today's most respected artists.  

A book for young readers, Mary Lou Retton: America’s Sweetheart tells the inspirational life story of the most celebrated gymnast in United States history. Discover how a young girl from West Virginia achieved her dream of winning gymnastics’ all-around title at the 1984 Olympics. Includes beautiful illustrations, anecdotes from her personal life and career highlights.

Ladies Figure Skating: the premiere event at the Olympic Games. In February of 2010, Vancouver plays Olympic host as determined athletes make their run for their place in history. Among those athletes will be Canada's Joannie Rochette, a six-time Canadian champion and reigning World silver medalist,...

Meet Baseball's Most Dominant Pitcher! Growing up in Dallas, Texas, Clayton Kershaw already had big-league dreams. From an early age, the talented phenom received much praise for his commanding pitching skills. By the time the hard-working athlete reached high school, the legendary Los Angeles...

All-Star, Gold Glove Winner and Silver Slugger! Outfielder Matt Kemp is one of the most successful players in Los Angeles Dodgers history. A five-tool player, the star athlete excels at hitting for average, power, baserunning, throwing, and fielding. He is also one of the most respected and beloved...

Against unbelievable odds, Sloane Stephens rebounded from a serious injury to win the 2017 US Open. Her astounding comeback stunned and captivated the sports world. Now young readers can learn all about the newest superstar of tennis. Filled with exciting photographs, Sloane Stephens: A Children’s...

Elise is a talented gymnast who enters the U.S. Gymnastics Open with just one goal: gold. Accustomed to winning, the confident athlete believes that four clean performances are the only obstacles in the way of a victory. Yet, what happens when Elise delivers perfect routines but doesn’t win? Can...

SSSSammy is not your usual creeper. For starters, the five-year-old is bright blue with a rounded head. When SSSSammy asks for a cat for his birthday, his parents hiss and recoil in fear. Can the little blue Creeper convince his parents that not all cats are bad? Will he realize that being blue is...

Meet 5-year-old Timmy Martin! He's the biggest baseball fan in the world. Imagine Timmy's excitement when he gets invited to his cousin's birthday party. Only it's not just any old birthday party... It's a baseball birthday party! Timmy and the Baseball Birthday Party is the first book in a series of stories featuring the world's most curious 5 year old!

The Fay sisters came to Forest Springs for one reason - me. Me - the girl who never existed. Me - the invisible loner. Twelve-year-old Emylee Markette has felt invisible her entire life. Then one fateful afternoon, three beautiful sisters arrive in her sleepy New England town and instantly become...

“I play the 'What If?' Game all the time. It's a cruel, vicious cycle.” Meet free spirit Kaylee McMathews, the most popular girl in school. But when the teenager suffers a devastating loss, her sunny personality turns dark as she struggles with debilitating panic attacks and unresolved anger. Can Kaylee repair her broken spirit or will she forever remain a changed person?  

Meet Princess Dessabelle, a spoiled, lonely princess with a quick temper. When she orders a kind classmate to be her friend, she learns the true meaning of friendship.

Always impatient, Ashley shares her big problem with readers. The three-year-old dreams of becoming a ballerina, but her parents won’t let her take lessons until she improves her patience. Except, how can the youngster exercise patience when she wants to be a ballerina NOW? An interactive book,...