Nov 12, 2017 stoudemire is the author of a book series for middle grade readers called stat. Amare is good enough to play with the older kids, and should probably be a starter. Young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventure stat. Amare must step in and use his athletic ability and intelligence to save the day. Amare stoudemire, new york knicks superstar, inspires. Basketball was chosen with the ninth pick in the 2002 nba draft. Amare is good enough to play with the older kids, and should probably be a started. Standing tall and talenteda slamdunk new fiction series from nba superstar amare stoudemire.
Elevenyearold amare stoudemire has been playing so much basketball lately it feels like he doesnt have time to do all the things he used to love. As emerging readers move through upperelementary school and then the early middle school. As the time passed, he got used to his team, and he could play. How amare resolves the problem told in first person creates a fastpaced basketball story to launch a new series by an nba allstar. Nba superstar amare stoudemire talks about the inspiration behind his new middle grade series, stat. Jessell, tim ilt, isbn 0545387590, isbn 9780545387590, brand new, free shipping in the us between sports, school, and working for his father, elevenyearold amares life is full and he is not yet ready to concentrate on basketballbut when a group of older boys start hogging the local basketball. A married father of four, amare is dedicated to helping children l.
This experience leads amare to realize that basketball is his true passion. But when an older group of boys start bullying his. Amare stoudemire is a power forward for the new york knicks and a sixtime nba allstar. The books are published by scholastic and are based on semiautobiographical stories of an 11 year old amare who likes to skateboard and play basketball with his friends, and also covers topics such as the challenges facing an.
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. 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. Amare stoudemire was born on november 16, 1982 in lake wales, florida, usa as amare carsares stoudemire. Aug 01, 2012 august 1st, scholastic launched a chapter book series for middle grade readers by sixtime nba allstar and hapoel jerusalem basketball club playercoowner amare stoudemire. By providing education, support, supplies, tools and donations, the amare and alexis stoudemire foundation helps each child thrive and achieve goals well beyond even their own expectations. 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. Aug, 2012 nba star amare stoudemire is set to release a new book series for middleschoolaged children.
But a group of bullies want to keep amare off their home court. Elevenyearold amare stoudemire has finally realized that out of all his hobbies, basketball is his true passion. He played for 15 years of his career and currently holds his profession as an actor and producer. Stoudemire has stepped out as an entrepreneur, dipping into the art and fashion worlds, opening a winery and. August 1st, scholastic launched a chapter book series for middle grade readers by sixtime nba allstar and hapoel jerusalem basketball club playercoowner amare stoudemire. Follows common core standards this 36page bookletstyle novel study is designed to follow students throughout the entire book. Home court, and is expected to write several more books for the stat. He and his wife, alexis, have four children together.
Home court isbn 0545387590, which stoudemire described as biographical, was published in august 2012. I dont have to feel like an outcast because i want to. Amare stoudemire, new york knicks superstar, inspires kids to read in new book, stat. Standing tall and talented is a series of childrens books written by nba basketball player amare stoudemire. Stoudemire has stepped out as an entrepreneur, dipping into the art and fashion worlds, opening a winery and publishing a series of books. 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. Elevenyearold amare stoudemire has had a lot of success playing in tournaments and street ball. Young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventurestat. Amare stoudemire, captain of the new york knicks and a sixtime nba allstar, is a wellrespected professional basketball player who has left his mark on the game and the community through his award winning outreach. Aug 03, 2018 with some 15 years as a basketball star, mr.
Born in lake wales, florida, in 1982, amare stoudemire skipped college and went straight to the nba out of high school. How amare resolves the problem told in first person. 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. When a group of older kids start disrespecting his boys on their neighborhood basketball court, there is only one solution. Amare stoudemire launches a childrens book series thegrio. He is an actor and producer, known for beyond the lights 2014, macgruber 2010 and trainwreck 2015. Amare recently partnered with scholastic to release a series of childrens books with the goal of turning more kids into readers. Amare is a bright 11yearold who loves many different things. Aug 20, 2012 amare stoudemire, new york knicks superstar, inspires kids to read in new book, stat. The novel study is designed to be enjoyable and keep the students engaged. There are many wonderful choices when looking for picture books. Amare stoudemire books list of books by author amare. Amare starts competing in tournaments with his two best friends, deuce and mike, and they are winning.
The books are to be published by scholastic in a series called stat. He is focused on creatively inspiring youth to avoid poverty through education. Amare stoudemire biography affair, married, wife, ethnicity, nationality, salary, net worth, height married biography who is amare stoudemire. In august 2011, stoudemire signed a deal with scholastic press to write a series of middlegrade chapter books called stat. Schooled by amare stoudemire scholastic books for kids. In the book amare has to go to the hospital for getting his eye poked in a basketball practice. He has been married to alexis welch since december 12, 2012. Amares idol, overtime tanner, plans the biggest streetball tournament every year. Amare must deal with helping his team in a different way than hes used to. Amare was a great basketball player at his club team, but at his school team he couldnt play well. Amare and his friends worked out by running with two backpacks full of books to work on. Stoudemire is the author of the childrens book, stat. Standing tall and talented a slamdunk new fiction series from nba superstar amare stoudemire. Amar stoudemire,stat,reading,books clip makes it super easy to turn any public video into a formative assessment activity.
Aug 27, 20 young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventure stat. Home court isbn 0545387590, which stoudemire described as biographical, was published in. Stat schooled amare stoudemire the eleven years old boy amare was chosen by school basketball team. Amare stoudemire is an american retired expert basketball player of national basketball association. The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills.
His dad is a lawn mower and amare tries to help out whenever he can. Featured books by amare stoudemire reading rockets. Great middle age books, stat series, by nba star amare. Amare stoudemire career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and international leagues. November 16, 1982 in lake wales, florida us high school. Looking ahead at the next three basketball hall of fame classes. Mar 10, 2016 keeping children reading is important. And he likes to play basketball with his best friendsbut just for fun. Stoudemire is the author of a book series for middle grade readers called stat.