Leo and Maya: A Sports Psychology Story for Young Athletes

An illustrated story that teaches mental skills the way young athletes actually absorb them — through character and story, not lecture. Leo and Maya follow two young athletes through the moments every young competitor knows: losing, comparing themselves to teammates, and wanting to quit when it gets hard.

Inside, young readers learn:

• How to bounce back after losing without losing their love of the game
• Why teamwork beats ego, told through the story instead of a lecture
• Simple, kid-friendly self-talk for nervous moments before competing
• Conversation starters parents and coaches can use after reading together

Read it together or let them read it solo — either way, it plants the same mental skills the rest of this library teaches adults.