Maggie Scores Big Award from Chick Lit Café!
GRAIN VALLEY PUBLISHING (GVP) — Just in time for the 2024 Paris Olympics, “Maggie Vaults Over the Moon” scored the ‘Book Excellence Award’ from the esteemed online platform, Chick Lit Book Café. The young adult novel won over both readers and critics alike in the Girls Sports, and Olympic Sports Fiction category.
“Another victorious day for Maggie thanks to Chick Lit Book Café!” said author Grant Overstake. “We’re excited about this publicity at just the right time, with the Olympics on the horizon and pole-vaulting being one of the most popular events for spectators around the world.”
A popular hub for book enthusiasts and authors, Chick Lit Book Café has been promoting inspiring books since 2007. The site garners hundreds of thousands of monthly visitors, thanks to its commitment to enhancing the reading experience.
In the world of young adult literature, few narratives encapsulate the spirit of overcoming adversity as powerfully as Grant Overstake’s “Maggie Vaults Over the Moon.” This uplifting story traces the journey of Maggie, a seventeen-year-old farm girl from “Nowhere,” Kansas, who uncovers an unforeseen spark within herself after a heartbreaking accident.
“Maggie Vaults Over the Moon” transcends the boundaries of a sports story. This is a tale of resilience, optimism, and self-discovery. It’s a narrative of profound loss and profound hope, perfectly encapsulating what it means to endure.
The novel has been named one of the best track and field novels ever written by CITIUS MAG. KIRKUS REVIEWS calls it “A fine YA novel about perseverance in sports and in life.”
The story has inspired readers for over a decade, and recently was re-released as a classroom reader, ideal for middle grade ELA and SEL activities. Adding authenticity to the timeless story, the forward is penned by Olympic Champion vaulter Katerina Stefanidi, whose own journey is filled with challenges. A multiple world champion and role model in the sport, Stefanidi is making another bid for Olympic glory!
At the end of each chapter, Dr. Melissa White, a mental performance coach and English Language Arts teacher, includes thought-provoking questions to encourage readers young and old to reflect on their personal journeys. White coached Team USA vaulter Bridgett Guy Williams in high school!
The CLC Excellence Award is given to books of extraordinary beauty and merit, and we’re delighted to say that this is one of the best reviews we’ve ever received. We’re excited about introducing the novel to a new audience of readers through Chick Lit Café.
Click here to read the awesome book review by Micah Giordonela for Chick Lit Book Café
Now available in ebook, paperback, and audio formats, "Maggie Vaults Over the Moon" is a perfect read for sporty tween and teens but it’s more than a sports story. Don’t wait another minute to explore Maggie's heartwarming world of triumph and resilience. Purchase your copy today!
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