For how long did the author of STAT: Standing Tall and Talented book series have a career in basketball?
15-year
Title: Larry Carney
Passage: Larry Carney (born December 31, 1965 in Lapeer, Michigan) is a US children’s book author and song lyricist.  Most frequently writing in verse, he has created several book series which have been published by PC Treasures, Inc.  Among these are the Night Before Christmas… books, which feature the Christmas Eve adventures of traditional fairy tale characters, The Silly Series, the Look!  Book series, which focuses on imaginative play, and several bible story adaptations and Christian-themed children's books such as the Tiny Angels and My Own Prayers titles.  As an audio book producer/director, Carney has worked with such performers as UK actor Nigel Lambert and US theater veteran David DuChene.
Title: STAT: Standing Tall And Talented
Passage: STAT: Standing Tall and Talented is a series of children's books written by NBA basketball player Amar'e Stoudemire.  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.
Title: Amar'e Stoudemire
Passage: Amar'e Carsares Stoudemire ( ; born November 16, 1982) is an American former professional basketball player who played the majority of his 15-year career in the National Basketball Association (NBA).
Amar'e Stoudemire STAT: Standing Tall And Talented