Becks to star in kids' books to popularize soccer

London, Sep 30 : Soccer ace David Beckham is set to star in a series of kids' books.

The novels are to be set at David Beckham Football Academies in London and Los Angeles.

Beckham, who has three kids, is too excited about being featured in the book.

"David is pleased the Academy has inspired a series books that will bring children to reading through football," The Sun quoted Beckham's spokesman, as saying.

The first instalment of the books is expected to be out in June 2009.

They will be about a group of youngsters training at the Academy.

ANI