(Well, technically . . . Award(s))
The 75th Annual Christophers Award recognize works that uplift the human spirit.
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.