How Angel Peterson Got His Name: And Other Outrageous Tales About Extreme Sports is a nonfiction, young adult memoir written by American author Gary Paulsen, published January 14, 2003, by Wendy Lamb Books. The book outlines the experiences of Paulsen and his friends during the mid-1950s. The book includes discussions of hang gliding and bike riding.
In 2004, the Young Adult Library Services Association named How Angel Peterson Got His Name in their list of Best Books for Young Adults.