 Cover of the first book in the series | |
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| Author | Amar'e Stoudemire[1] |
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| Illustrator | Tim Jessell[1] |
| Country | USA |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Sports |
| Publisher | Scholastic Press |
| Published | 2012–2014[1] |
| Media type | Print (hardcover, paperback) |
STAT: Standing Tall and Talented is a series of children's books written by NBA basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire.[2] The books are partially autobiographical and tell the story of an 11-year-old Amar'e who discovers his innate talent and has to overcome many obstacles to become the success he is today.
The books are all targeted for children aged 8+. When asked why he chose to tell his stories through novels targeted at children, Amar'e said "I decided to write for children because although I am an avid reader now, I wish I had read more as a child. I hope that together with Scholastic, we can creatively inspire a new generation to read."[3]