Each Saturday, I will find ways to encourage you to reach your goals. Whether it’s a video, an inspirational message, a poem, or whatever…I want to keep you focused on achieving your goals. Remember that you are the sun and you will provide the light for the people around you to believe. By embarking on this journey, you have already proven that you are a standout in the crowd, a leader. You have shown the desire and willingness to improve your life by implementing new strategies and lessons. I strongly believe that you will be the catalyst for a seismic shift in your family.
Today, our encouragement comes from Amar’e Stoudemire who wants to inspire a new generation to read, namely middle school boys. You may know him as the superstar power forward for the New York Knicks, but he is much more than a basketball player. I am always looking for encouragement from wherever I can find it. Earlier today, I saw a broadcast which featured Amar’e and his book series called Stat. I was especially intrigued because African American men are often portrayed as pariahs, which ignores all of the wonderful contributions that they make to our society. Those generalizations enrage me because there are men like Amar’e who are doing remarkable things and leading by example. When so much negativity is highlighted in the media and our culture, I wanted to shed light on a gentleman who has defied all odds to become a great role model for men and boys.
Order these books for the boys in your life.
STAT: STANDING TALL AND TALENTED BOOK #1: HOME COURT
By Amar’e Stoudemire
Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication Date: August 1, 2012
STAT: STANDING TALL AND TALENTED BOOK #2: DOUBLE TEAM
By Amar’e Stoudemire
Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication Date: October 2012
STAT: STANDING TALL AND TALENTED BOOK #3: SLAM DUNK
By Amar’e Stoudemire
Scholastic Paperbacks
Publication Date: January 2013
To order books, visit your favorite book retailer.
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