Winner of a 75th annual Christopher Award for adult books recognizing works that uplift the human spirit in 2023.
Jean Duffy’s Soccer Grannies (Rowman & Littlefield) chronicles South African humanitarian Mama Beka’s efforts to create women’s soccer teams for senior citizens to improve their health, the obstacles and biases she faced along the way, and the faith and passion which brought the players to visit the U.S.
On behalf of the Christopher Awards, congratulations to Jean for writing (and living) a story that reminds readers that passion and purpose can lead to great accomplishments, regardless of age.
Winner of a gold Independent Publisher (IPPY) Award in the category of Sports, Fitness & Recreation in 2024.
The Independent Publisher Book Awards honor the year’s best independently published titles from around the world.
Winner of a silver Nautilus Book Award in the category of Multicultural & Indigenous in 2024.
Books in this category deepen our understanding of unfamiliar or diverse cultures, communities and peoples through experiences that heal and strengthen connections within the human family.