NBA Star Athlete Inspired to Write

By Staff Writer and ThePostGame Staff, Children’s Books

NBA star Amar`e Stoudemire was inspired to write children’s books to get his message across about the importance of child literacy. He accomplishes this by addressing issues that young children are facing today.

“In his debut as a children’s author, New York Knicks forward Amar’e Stoudemire is advocating a powerful tool: reading. Stoudamire released two books this fall which are based on his own youth: “STAT: Home Court” and “STAT: Double Team.” Stoudemire’s books chronicle a young player’s rise through the basketball ranks in LakeWales, Fla. The series borrows Stoudemire’s nickname, STAT (Standing Tall And Talented) for its title.

In the series, Amar’e deals with issues like bullying, friendship and responsibility. As importantly, Stoudemire hopes his books can inspire children to keep reading. The six-time NBA All-Star, who has a tattoo on his forearm that says “Read,” has strongly supported educated through the Amar’e Stoudemire Foundation.

“Kids need to enjoy reading and not see it as a chore,” Stoudemire said. The third book in the series, “STAT: Slam Dunk,” is due out in January.”

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