Bo Smolka has written a dozen books for children about sports, with subjects including Negro Leagues baseball, the Baltimore Ravens, the Washington Nationals and girls lacrosse.

NFL Up Close: The Baltimore Ravens (ABDO Publishing Co., 2017)

NFL Up Close: The Washington Redskins (ABDO Publishing Co., 2017)

12 Reasons to Love the Baltimore Orioles (Peterson Publishing Co., 2016)

12 Reasons to Love the Washington Nationals (Peterson Publishing Co., 2016)

Jackie Robinson Breaks The Color Barrier (ABDO Publishing Co., 2015)

Best MLB Catchers of All Time (ABDO Publishing Co., 2014)

Best MLB Outfielders of All Time (ABDO Publishing Co., 2014)

The Story of the Negro Leagues (ABDO Publishing Co. 2013)

The Negro Leagues Integration Era (ABDO Publishing Co. 2013)

Best Sport Ever: Baseball (ABDO Publishing Co., 2012)

Girls Play To Win: Lacrosse (Norwood House Press, 2012)

Miami Marlins (ABDO Publishing Co., 2011)