Dive Into to Swimming-themed Reads with Emily

Dive In!

Swimmingly Fun Reading Selections by Emily

The Swimmers Hardcover Fiction

by Julie Otsuka available now, hardcover, Knopf This short but powerful novel plays with form, starting out with a communal narrative surrounding a beloved community pool and the swimmers who frequent it. Then we shift focus to one woman and we learn her story as her memory fades leaving the reader with lots to contemplate.

Picture Book

Picture Book

Waiting for High Tide

by Nikki McClure

available now, hardcover, Abrams Books For readers and beach lovers alike this book will be a delight!

Jabari Jumps by Gaia Cornwall available now, hardcover, Candlewick

Kids Fiction

Frankie & Bug

by Gayle Forman

available now, hardcover, Aladdin

A great story about all the feelings that come with being brave and doing something new. You'll be rooting for Jabari from beginning to end!

The Union of

Science Why We Swim by Bonnie Tsui Synchronized Swimmers by Cristina Sandu available now, paperback, Scribe Us

Fiction

available now, paperback, Algonquin Books This collection of essays and musings takes you across the world to bring stories of courage, determination and our relationship to the water. I cannot recommend this beautiful book enough! This story of summer fun and friendship has it all — beach days, rollerskating and lemonade stands. Throw in some family drama and this makes for a great summer read!

This novella follows the women of an Olympic synchronized swimming team and how they bring a country together and find freedom in their own lives. A quick read, but not to be taken lightly!

Northwest

Swimming Holes of Washington

by Anna Katz & Shane Robinson

available now, paperback, Mountaineers Books

Why spend the whole summer reading about swimming when you can get out there and dive in yourself! This book details good swimming spots by region, full of all the information you need to have fun in your own neighborhood or on a trip across the state.