Abena Eyeson

🇬🇭🇬🇧writer Rep'd Gill McLay. Debut RUNNING MY OWN RACE. PhD. Winner Children's Sports Book of the Year.
Winner Coventry Bk Award'26
Shortl'd Spark Bk Awards

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

I'm so honoured that my novel Running My Own Race won the Children's Sports Book of the Year 🙏🏽🎉

[The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards @sportsbookaward]

@ctshirts @gallagherbren58 @YLolfa @TheSportSocial @MaisieAdam @LoveReadinguk @VassosA @BloomsburySport The WINNER of the Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by the @Literacy_Trust and @Waterstones, is...

Running My Own Race, @ey_abs (@NosyCrow)

#CTSBA26 #ReadingForSport

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@joannanancelit @booksfortopics @NosyCrow @BathLitAgency Thank you for highlighting this Joanna🙏🏽.

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

I'm delighted that my novel Running My Own Race has been selected as a BooksForTopics Recommended Read for Year 6 on the new 2026-2027 Year Group lists! https://t.co/Vd1M3DWSBZ🙏🏽
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[The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards @sportsbookaward]

What a night! From unforgettable winners to brilliant stories, Thursday’s @ctshirts Sports Book Awards had it all. A huge congratulations to all our 2026 winners, and to every shortlisted author, illustrator, publisher and podcast recognised this year.

Thank you to all the guests, press, partners and friends of the awards who joined us at the Kia Oval to celebrate another outstanding year for sports writing and storytelling.

A special thank you, as always, to our judges and sponsors for helping make the awards possible, and for continuing to champion the stories that bring sport to life.

#CTSBA26 #ReadingForSport

[Nur Sen @NurSen2019]

@ey_abs @bookwagonuk Congratulations. I read it with my Year 5 class this year. They all loved it. My favourite character was the mother.

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@NurSen2019 @bookwagonuk Hi. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm really glad your year 5 class enjoyed the book. I love Kofi’s mum too.

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

I'm so honoured that my novel Running My Own Race won the Children's Sports Book of the Year 🙏🏽🎉

[The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards @sportsbookaward]

@ctshirts @gallagherbren58 @YLolfa @TheSportSocial @MaisieAdam @LoveReadinguk @VassosA @BloomsburySport The WINNER of the Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by the @Literacy_Trust and @Waterstones, is...

Running My Own Race, @ey_abs (@NosyCrow)

#CTSBA26 #ReadingForSport

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@ihussainwriter @Valda_Varadinek @thetimes @TimesLucy @AsifHazem @PuffinBooks @PFDAgents Congratulations Iqbal 👏🏿

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@KenechiUdogu Thanks Kenechi ❤️

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@TanyaEfthymiou @NosyCrow Thank you 🙏🏽

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@scottbarsport @sportsbookaward @ctshirts @gallagherbren58 @YLolfa @TheSportSocial @MaisieAdam @LoveReadinguk @VassosA @BloomsburySport @Literacy_Trust @Waterstones @NosyCrow @petergrimsdale @simonschusterUK @TheBorisBecker @HarperCollins @evelynpartners @lilycanter @Emmajourno @CanburyPress @Susie_Wolff @HodderBooks @ifxpayments @jonawils @AbacusBooks @RathbonesGroup @RWhitehead61 @StephenCurry30 @panmacmillan @thegazza_ @reach_sport @Pinsent_Masons @donaldgmcrae Thank you 🙏🏽

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@jacquiS21 Thank you ❤️

[The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards @sportsbookaward]

@ctshirts @gallagherbren58 @YLolfa @TheSportSocial @MaisieAdam @LoveReadinguk @VassosA @BloomsburySport The WINNER of the Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by the @Literacy_Trust and @Waterstones, is...

Running My Own Race, @ey_abs (@NosyCrow)

#CTSBA26 #ReadingForSport

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[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

I did a Q&A for the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards. Delighted that #RunningMyOwnRace has been shortlisted for the Children's Sports Book of the Year 2026. ##bookaward

[The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards @sportsbookaward]

From author and advocate for inclusion @ey_abs comes an inspiring story about finding your own path in sport.

It was great to hear about her motivations, experiences and the message behind her work. Running My Own Race is shortlisted for the 2026 Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by the @Literacy_Trust and @WaterstonesKids.

Our 2026 winners will be revealed on 21st May.

#CTSBA26 #ReadingForSport

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[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@KenechiUdogu @FaberBooks Congratulations Kenechi 👏🏿

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

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Love a good audiobook? Check out the audiobook of Running My Own Race on XigXag. Read by the wonderful actor Eric Kofi Abrefa, you'll enjoy this contemporary story about family, friendship, gaining courage & dreams

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@bookwagonuk Thank you ❤️

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

Delighted that my novel Running My Own Race has been shortlisted for Children's Sports Book of the Year. 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards @sportsbookaward]

Inspiring the next generation through sport. The Children’s Sports Book of the Year, supported by the @Literacy_Trust and @Waterstones, shortlist is here.

Girls with Goals, Clelia Castro-Malaspina (@QuartoKids)

Granny National, Rachael Blackmore, with Rachel Pierce & illustrated by Tom Snape (@PenguinUKBooks)

Ice Dancer, @alexfcotter (@NosyCrow)

Keep Smashing It, Jodie Ounsley, with Becky Grey & illustrated by Dane Thibeault (@MacmillanKidsUK)

Running My Own Race, @ey_abs (@NosyCrow)

Shoot for the Stars, Danielle Brown, illustrated by Jayde Perkin and Filigrana de Ideas (@LittleTigerUK)

The Not-So-Secret Diary of a Footballer, Ella Toone (@PuffinBooks)

Ultimate Rugby Superstars, Matt Oldfield & Maggie Alphonsi, illustrated by Dan Leydon (@WalkerBooksUK)

[Abena Eyeson @ey_abs]

@KenechiUdogu @FaberBooks @BranfordBoase Congratulations 👏🏿 🎊

[The Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards @sportsbookaward]

We’re thrilled to announce the 2026 @ctshirts Sports Book Awards shortlists! 📚

Get ready to dive into tales of triumph, resilience, and the undeniable impact of sports on our culture and society.

Which is your winner? You can VOTE for your fave in our 2 public vote categories: https://t.co/oVSbnKRssk

#CTSBA26 #ReadingForSport