Stephen Curry, the NBA superstar known for his confidence on the basketball court, is now channeling that confidence to help inspire others through his new children’s book, “I am Extraordinary.”

The book tells the story of Zoe, a girl who initially feels self-conscious about wearing hearing aids. With the support of her friends, Zoe learns to embrace her uniqueness and finds her place on her school’s soccer team.

Inspired by his own experiences and challenges, Curry hopes to instill in children the message of embracing their uniqueness and overcoming obstacles.

“Coming up through basketball, I didn’t pass the eye test. I was called a late bloomer, but it was about developing confidence in who I was, developing a work ethic, and not getting deterred by failure along the way,” Curry explained.

Curry and his wife Ayesha launched the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation in Oakland in 2019, with literacy as a key focus. The foundation aims to address the low literacy rates in Oakland and the Greater Bay Area by providing resources and support to children and families.

According to standardized test scores, only 36% of third graders in Oakland were reading on grade level in recent years. The foundation has invested nearly $6 million in literacy efforts, including providing age-appropriate books and tutoring.

Looking ahead, Curry remains committed to using his influence for positive change, both through his foundation and potentially in the political arena.

“I have an interest in leveraging every part of my influence for good in a way that I can, so if that’s the way to do it, I’m not saying the presidency, but if politics is a way that you can create meaningful change, or if there is another way outside of politics that we can do,” Curry stated, highlighting his dedication to making a difference in the lives of others.