Paul Mantell

Paul Mantell is a writer who has authored and co-authored dozens of books for middle-grade readers. He frequently collaborates with professional athletes to create sports-focused fiction, including the Tiki and Ronde Barber football series and Derek Jeter's baseball series, The Contract. Beyond his sports fiction, he has written historical biographies for the Childhood of Famous Americans series, covering figures like Arthur Ashe and Dale Earnhardt. His straightforward, fast-paced writing style is geared toward engaging young readers with action and real-world themes.