Oscar Dasher

Say hello to Oscar Dasher, the literary world’s answer to a motivational sports drink—minus the sugar crash. This author of three rib-tickling, heart-pumping books on soccer, basketball, and American football for kids is like the fun uncle of children’s literature: always ready with a story, a high-five, and a sneaky trick up his sleeve to make you the star of your own game. Imagine someone who decided that the best way to inspire kids was by mixing the thrills of a last-minute goal, a buzzer-beater shot, and a touchdown dance with the spills of a banana peel slide—yep, that’s Oscar. He was born with a pen in one hand and a ball in the other, somewhere between the soccer field, the basketball court, and the football stadium in a small town known for its champion pie-eating contests (which, by the way, he’s won three times, using his secret weapon: laughter). When he’s not crafting his next bestseller, Oscar is probably inventing a new sport that combines yoga and juggling (he calls it "Yoggle") or teaching his pet parrot to announce his entrance into a room with dramatic flair. He believes life is a sport where the goal is to collect as many "Did that really happen?" moments as possible. Oscar’s message to his readers is clear: Grab life by the sneakers and dance like everyone’s watching because the real win is in having the guts to play your own game your way, whether you're dribbling, shooting, or throwing. So, buckle up, readers. With Oscar Dasher as your coach, you’re in for a wild, inspiring, and laugh-out-loud ride to the championship of your dreams. Let’s get this game started!