The Books & Basketball program is an all-new program for the 2019-2020 school year. The goal for Books & Basketball is for students to build a healthy spirit, mind and body through a program that mentors, engages in sports, and supports reading. Students will spend half the time reading and participating in various reading activities and the other half will be spent playing basketball. Books & Basketball clubs are located in various schools and recreation centers across North County and Downtown St. Louis.

The 1st Annual Books & Basketball tournament will be hosted on Saturday, October 26th, 2019 at Westminster Christian Academy. Eight Books & Basketball clubs will be participating in the tournament.