Upcoming Publications
The Gymnast 2: Riley’s Big Dream – Nov. 20, 2025!
Riley and Nia are Back!
Riley is weeks away from fulfilling her lifelong dream of competing as a level ten gymnast. All she needs is one final skill, her jaeger on bars. Nia dominated level three and is primed to put up another perfect ten in level four. So, when an old friend asks Riley to bail out his bowling team and Nia has a setback in the gym, Riley steps up to support them. Juggling everything feels impossible, but at least Riley is almost ready to put up big scores at the upcoming Royal Gymnastics Cup. Can Riley balance her dream with helping her friends achieve theirs, or will she crumble under the pressure?
Marty’s RV Fun in Yellowstone – Coming early 2026
Marty is a squirrel with dreams beyond collecting nuts and avoiding owls. He wants to see the world. So, when he finds himself trapped in the neighbor’s RV, he decides to embrace vacation life as the family tours Yellowstone National Park. Marty faces danger at almost every turn, but with the help of some new friends, he makes memories to last a lifetime.
Join Marty as he poses with tourists, watches Old Faithful erupt, and helps a friend. See Yellowstone like never before—through the eyes of a little American red squirrel!
The Setter – Writing in Progress
Volleyball is all about teamwork and Addie is here to support her squad, no matter what.
Fourteen-year-old Addie lives and breathes volleyball. Unfortunately, she is the worst player on her team which means she’s more likely to be shagging balls than spiking game winners. So, when the team’s setter goes down with an injury in the middle of their championship-run reason, Addie is shocked when her coach asks her to step up to fill the role. As a student of the game, Addie knows the position inside-out, but does she have what it takes to put her knowledge into action, or will her team’s season come crashing down around her?
Chapter Books
Cali’s Adventures in Sports: Soccer in Seattle
Find it on Amazon.
Cali’s Adventures in Sports – Soccer in Seattle: Slazyk, Joanne: 9798986818320: Amazon.com: Books
Is there a better sport than soccer?
The Cali series are realistic sports stories featuring smart, fun, and kind-hearted characters who build confidence and friendships through sport.
Cali’s Adventures in Sports: Skiing in Whistler
Find it on Amazon.
Cali’s Adventures in Sports – Skiing in Whistler: Slazyk, Joanne: 9798986818344: Amazon.com: Books
Skiing is easy, right?
Cali hasn’t skied a day in her life. Her family just moved to Whistler, and every other kid in her fourth-grade class can rip down the mountain. Cali tries to ski, but she quickly learns that she isn’t very good. With the big class ski trip coming up, Cali will need to find the courage to conquer the mountain if she wants to join her friends.
The Cali series are realistic sports stories featuring smart, fun, and kind-hearted characters who build confidence and friendships through sport.
Cali’s Adventures in Sports: Surfing in Hawaii
Find it on Amazon.
Amazon.com: Cali’s Adventures in Sports – Surfing in Hawaii: 9798986818368: Slazyk, Joanne: Books
What’s better than surfing in Hawaii?
Since her family moved to Hawaii, Cali has spent her days on the beach watching the surfers, dreaming of joining them. When her dad gifts her a surfboard, Cali’s is determined to ride the waves. But surfing isn’t as easy as it looks. With the Keiki Surf Contest coming up, Cali will need the help of a new friend if she wants to compete and surf her wave of the day.
The Cali series are realistic sports stories featuring smart, fun, and kind-hearted characters who build confidence and friendships through sport.
Middle Grade Books
The Catcher
On Amazon.
Amazon.com: The Catcher (All In Sports Middle Grade Books): 9798282663389: Slazyk, Joanne: Books
Softball season has arrived, and Jade is on fire.
Fourteen-year-old Jade has been catching for Sylvie for five years. They are the best pitcher-catcher duo in the county, maybe even the state. So when Sylvie and three other girls suddenly quit the team, Jade is crushed and her remaining teammates go into panic mode. Without them, they can’t field a team and will have to forfeit their season. As the team scrambles to find new players, a nagging question remains: Why did Sylvie and the others quit? Jade is determined to find out, and along the way, she learns what it really means to be part of a team.
The Gymnast
On Amazon.
Amazon.com: The Gymnast (All In Sports Middle Grade Books): 9798986818382: Slazyk, Joanne: Books
Gymnastics is like flying and Riley is ready to soar.
Fourteen-year-old Riley lives for gymnastics. The beam and vault are her very breath. So when a setback causes her to lose her spot as a level eight gymnast on the Stick Squad team, she does what she has to―she finds another gym. Fitting in at the new gym feels impossible, but at least she can still tumble and train for the upcoming Regional Gymnastics Championships. Unfortunately, a former teammate will stop at nothing to keep Riley from competing. Can Riley ignore the hate and prove that she deserves to be at the meet?
The Golfer
On Amazon.
The Golfer: Slazyk, Joanne: 9798988608400: Amazon.com: Books
Golf is all about mental toughness, but Ben has never faced the challenge…until now.
Fourteen-year-old Ben is a hack. He can’t hit his driver straight and hasn’t sunk a putt in his life. So when his grandad signs them up for a tournament, Ben freaks out. His best friend Julia tries to encourage him, but when Ben’s nemesis bets that Ben will lose, Julia risks some of their most prized clubs in his defense. Ben doubles down on his practice, but as the tournament approaches, one thing after another goes wrong. Does Ben have any hope of winning the tournament—and their bet—or has he already lost before he’s even teed off?
Hoverboard Life
On Amazon.
Amazon.com: Hoverboard Life: 9798988608424: Slazyk, Joanne: Books
Hoverboards are cool. Gaming is fun. But what if that’s all you had?
Twelve-year-old Blythe is restless, and she doesn’t know why until one day she finds a mysterious black-and-white sphere. Suddenly, a new world opens up to her—a world that involves walking, running, and a fun game called soccer.
There’s one problem. Walking and sports were banned sixty years ago, and the powerful commander relentlessly enforces the country’s rules. But Blythe is done with conforming, and she drags her apprehensive twin brother and their quirky grandma on the race of their lives.
Can they unlock the joy of sport and spread it throughout their country, or will the commander continue her oppressive reign?