Join author Abena Eyeson for an inspiring event, as she introduces readers to her middle-grade novel 'Running My Own Race', which has been included in the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge book list.
Open to 8 to 11-year-olds
11-year-old Kofi's mum is determined he's going to be "somebody". But when his athletic ability earns him a place at a prestigious private school, Kofi's dreams of becoming a professional athlete start to feel real. But following a dream isn't easy... Under pressure – from his mum, his best friend and his community – Kofi isn't sure where to turn. Or how to deal with a rival who doesn't want to be outshone. Can Kofi find a way to follow his own path?
Abena’s event will encourage audiences to forge their own paths and seize their dreams just like Kofi!
Please note: Booking details will be added soon.
About the author
Abena Eyeson won the junior fiction category of the Coventry Inspiration Book Award 2026, voted for by children in Coventry.
She has been shortlisted for the Spark School Book Awards 2026, the Peters Books Children's Book of the year 2026 and the Charles Tyrwhitt Sports Book Awards 2026 in the Children’s Sports Book of the Year category.