Books
Non-Fiction
Barbee & Cohen | 2010
"Written by veteran skaters as both a history and a how-to, it’s a brassy celebration of every aspect of the sport."
Margot Atwell | 2015
Gotham All Star alum Em Dash has written "chapters on the history of roller derby, rules and strategy, exercise and nutrition, and the gear you'll need to play."
Rollergirl: TTTFTT
Melissa Joulwan | 2007
"No one is better qualified to tell the story of Flat Track Derby's astronomic rise than Melissa "Melicious" Joulwan, a founding member of the Texas Rollergirls."
Collective Chaos
Tucker, Spears | 2023
"A view into the continuing evolution of the niche-yet-global sport through the historical lens of Ohio Roller Derby, one of the founding leagues of the WFTDA."
Erica Vanstone | 2025
"Personal narrative woven with cultural journalism to make the case for women's sports as a community lifeline. Told by one of roller derby's architects."
Derby Girl: A Memoir
Sammi Jones | 2017
"A raw, brave coming out memoir that's also a primer - at times comic, at times painful - on the complexities and pleasures of roller derby in the upper Midwest.
Fiction
Margot Fisher | 2025
"Moose finds an outlet for her emotions and surprising friends in roller derby. Her teammates help her grieve her dads and confront her queer imposter syndrome."
Learning to Fall
Peach Morris | 2025
"Casey finds herself surrounded by fearless women and nonbinary teammates who aren't afraid to speak their minds - and body slam each other."
Going In Circles
Pamela Ribon | 2010
"After a lifetime of surprises in under a year, Charlotte finds derby. Whether she's on or off the track, will Charlotte be strong enough to stand on her own two feet?"
Derby Girl (Whip It)
Shauna Cross | 2007
Shauna Cross (who skated as Maggie Mayhem) wrote Derby Girl as a book and Whip It as a screenplay at the same time - now the book sells under both titles. A coming-of-age fiction about a teen stuck between her mother's pageant dreams for her and the derby dreams of her own.
Nova Weetman | 2022
"Set against the backdrop of roller derby, The Jammer is a poignant story of broken bones and healing hearts from one of Australia's popular middle-grade authors."
Derby Shorts
For Books' Sake | 2013
"Bold and brilliant tales from the track; from inter-team love, lust, rivalry and rebellion to rollerblading assassins in punk-apocalyptic London, and much, much more."
Elizabeth Holden | 2024
"Social anxiety, her parents’ divorce, and messy friendships won’t stop 16-year-old Millie’s pursuit of what she wants - in roller derby or in love."
Tanya Boteju | 2021
"Her rough-and-tumble teammates and their fans push her limits in ways she never imagined, bringing Daya to big truths about love, loss, strength, and healing."
Jacquelyn Heat | 2019
An F/F romance between two artists: a by-the-book referee finds herself crushing on the most penalty-heavy skater in the league.
Elicia Hyder | 2018, 2019
"When Lucy discovers the Rollers are actively recruiting “Fresh Meat,” she puts her life on the line to catch West Adler’s attention."
"Grace “Britches Get Stitches” Evans is taking out her frustrations on the roller derby track. Best divorce support group ever."
Karen Pomerantz | 2014, 2019
Trapping Honey is the debut short story by real-life rollergirl 'Thunder Kaz' from Northampton Shoetown Slayers, UK.
"It was supposed to have been a fun night out with her roller derby league. Kidnap attempts start and people around Sam turn up dead."​​
Kit Rosewater & Sophie Escabasse | 2019 - 2021
A trilogy for middle grade readers complete with gorgeous illustrations.
Roller Derby Romance
Diana Morland | 2016 - 2017
This whole series is focused on adult F/F love in roller derby.
Lila Felix | 2012 - 2013
A dramatic series focusing on adult M/F love in roller derby.
Historical
RD: All-Girl Revival
Catherine Mabe | 2007
"A great introduction to derby history, from its early days to the ’70s RollerJam heights to its new punk-queer aesthetic in the modern revival."
A Very Simple Game
Herb Michelson | 1971
A very rare book that includes no blurb. The back cover had two quotes about roller derby, one from the New York Times and one from a fan of the game.
Roller Babes
Tim Patten | 2015
Lottie wants more than the pre-destined life 1950s society has laid before her. Together with friends Elsie and Rebecca, she gets it. Fiction by a former pro derby skater.
Scott Stephens | 2019
"Trace the history of Roller Derby and Los Angeles’ flagship team, the T-Birds, with this brilliant account highlighting the sport’s booms and busts."
Michella M. Marino | 2021
"Since 1935, roller derby has thrilled fans and skaters. Richly illustrated and drawing on oral histories, archival materials, media coverage, and personal experiences."
Five Strides OTBT
Frank Deford | 1971
"The incredible chronicle of the most acutely neglected and misunderstood entertainment in America. Written by a senior editor of Sports Illustrated."