Young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventure stat. Stoudemire has stepped out as an entrepreneur, dipping into the art and fashion worlds, opening a winery and publishing a series of books. The new series, named after stoudemires nickname stat, is based on the many obstacles he overcame to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Elevenyearold amare stoudemire has had a lot of success playing in tournaments and street ball. August 1st, scholastic launched a chapter book series for middle grade readers by sixtime nba allstar and hapoel jerusalem basketball club.
Get the latest news, stats, videos, highlights and more about center amare stoudemire on espn. Amare is 11 years old and loves skateboarding and basketball. Stoudemire is one of 18 players in nba history have three or more seasons of 25 points per game and 8 rebounds per game. Looking ahead at the next three basketball hall of fame classes. This experience leads amare to realize that basketball is his true passion. Amares idol, overtime tanner plans the biggest streetball tournament every year. But when overtime gets hurt during a basketball game, he cant make the arrangements in time. Nba star amare stoudemire is set to release a new book series for middleschoolaged children the books are to be published by scholastic in a. Standing tall and talented a slamdunk new fiction series from n. Standing tall and talented 5 book series kindle edition. Nba superstar amare stoudemire talks about the inspiration behind his new middle grade series, stat.
Standing tall and talented a slamdunk new fiction series from nba superstar amare stoudemire. Based on the life of allstar nba sensation amare stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Amare is just as versatile in his off the court life as he is on. Great middle age books, stat series, by nba star amare. Stat by amare stoudemire is about basketball and reveals life about amare when he was a kid. Stoudemire was much happier talking about his new book, the majority of which he said is biographical. Great middle age books, stat series, by nba star amare stoudemire.
The goal of the book is to present young men and women a. Standing tall and talented is a series of childrens books written by nba basketball player amare stoudemire. Amare stoudemire launches a childrens book series thegrio. He wouldnt touch his video game until he finished this book thank you mr. Amare is good enough to play with the older kids, and should probably be a starter. Nba star stoudemire draws on his own childhood and nickname, stat standing tall and talented, to pen the first in a series of chapter books that celebrate sports, smarts and friendship. Its not listed as an autobiography, but rather says based on the life of allstar nba sensation amare stoudemire. Standing tall and talented elevenyearold amare stoudemire has had a lot. Amare is a bright 11yearold who loves many different things. The books are partially autobiographical and tell the story of an 11yearold amare who discovers his innate talent and has to overcome many obstacles to become the success he is today.
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