Marcus Rashford has claimed book of the year at the British Book Awards for his non-fiction debut. 'You Are A Champion', an inspirational guide for young people, was chosen from the 12 individual category winners during the ceremony – nicknamed The Nibbies – at Grosvenor House in London.
The book, written with journalist Carl Anka, offers advice on how to achieve your potential and find success. It triumphed over bestsellers such as The Lyrics by Sir Paul McCartney, winner in the non-fiction lifestyle category, and Sorrow and Bliss by Meg Mason, winner of the fiction prize.
The work was praised by a panel of judges that included broadcaster Gabby Logan, associate editor of books for The Observer New Review, Lisa O’Kelly, and Nigerian-born short story and novel writer Irenosen Okojie. Logan said: “Marcus Rashford wanted a book to inspire a generation of kids who are often hard to reach and for whom books might not have been a big part of their childhood. He and his publisher have succeeded spectacularly.
