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Derek Jeter

Aside from being a former New York Yankee, five-time World Series champion, and the consummate professional athlete, Derek Jeter is also the author of several middle-grade baseball novels and a picture book. Based loosely on his own childhood, Jeter’s novels celebrate all of the attributes that make him such a widely respected player: sportsmanship, devotion to family, and hard work.

Derek Jeter

All Books By Derek Jeter

Derek Jeter Books

Shop for all the books by Derek Jeter at Barnes & Noble. When you read his name, baseball is the first thing that comes to mind, but the beloved New York Yankees shortstop has written several popular books for children and adults. Reading Jeter's autobiographical books is a great way for fans to learn more about the legendary baseball player's life, while his middle-grade children's book series are fun for kids to read. In his bestselling book, The Life You Imagine, Jeter shares the life lessons that helped pave his way to becoming the All-Star New York Yankees shortstop. A memoir and self-help book in one, this book is perfect for anyone who is curious about how Derek Jeter went from a young boy who daydreamed about playing baseball to a professional baseball player. Derek writes about the steps that he took to achieve his dreams and encourages readers to set goals, have fun, to not be afraid to fail and most of all to surround themselves with supportive people. Derek Jeter's other popular blook, Jeter Unfiltered, is the only authorized full-color book that features never-before-published images from Derek's final season with the New York Yankees in 2014. This fascinating intimate portrait will make a treasured keepsake for anyone who followed Derek Jeter's career or a great gift for a Yankees fan.

Derek Jeter's Books for Kids

Whether you're looking for Derek Jeter's books for adult readers or his children's baseball novels, we've got you covered. Jeter's bestselling middle grade Contract series, inspired by true events from his childhood, is a great choice for 8-12-year-old kids who love baseball or simply enjoy reading inspirational stories. Are you looking for even more children's books about baseball? Jeter's other young reader series, Baseball Genius, co-authored with Paul Mantell, is a collection of novels about a uniquely talented young boy who has the ability to predict baseball pitches. These books make great reads for young kids who are coming-of-age, searching for motivation or just love sports. Read the books in order or pick up a boxed set to give as a gift.

Derek Jeter's Contract Books in Series Order

  1. The Contract (Contract Series #1) 
  2. Hit & Miss (Contract Series #2) 
  3. Change Up (Contract Series #3) 
  4. Fair Ball (Contract Series #4) 
  5. Curveball (Contract Series #5) 
  6. Fast Break (Contract Series #6) 
  7. Strike Zone (Contract Series #7) 
  8. Wind Up (Contract Series #8) 
  9. Switch-Hitter (Contract Series #9) 
  10. Walk-Off (Contract Series #10)