“Josh and the Skeleton: Christmas Eve Discovery” by Skip Ashworth was nominated for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award

Every year, everyone has been waiting for the great news. And now, the results for the Eric Hoffer Book Award have been released.

Skip Ashworth’s “Josh and the Skeleton: Christmas Eve Discovery,” published by Author Reputation Press, participated in the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Award. 

The Eric Hoffer Book Award commemorates the memory of the famous American philosopher Eric Hoffer by honoring outstanding writing and the independent spirit of small publishers. Since its foundation, Hoffer has grown to become one of the most prestigious worldwide book awards for small, academic, and independent presses.

The Eric Hoffer Book Award committee has completed its judging process for another year. Each person who participated and submitted their entry is appreciated. Thank you for your support. The award is facilitated by The Eric Hoffer Project, dedicated to maintaining Hoffer’s work and legacy.

This heartwarming patronage has helped make the Eric Hoffer Book Award one of the world’s premium independent book awards. Every book was carefully read and evaluated. Being part of this is such an honor and privilege for many.

“Josh and the Skeleton: Christmas Eve Discovery” by Skip Ashworth is highly praised. Mark Heisey of the US Review of Books underscores that “at times, there is an over-abundance of descriptors or a slightly awkward analogy, but, overall, the setting and characters are realistically portrayed. Ashworth really shines in nailing the appropriate tone and vocabulary for the upper elementary/lower middle-grade readers he targets. This book should be a great addition to the libraries found in those schools, and it would be a good gift to give to those who enjoy outdoor adventures. It is particularly well-suited to the reluctant male reader who steers clear of lengthy reads.”

Author Skip Ashworth is an award-winning teacher and coach who has worked with students from fifth grade through college for fifty years. He also interpreted for the deaf. He developed his own Oklahoma history course, taking students around the state for two weeks in a traveling classroom. He enjoys learning about and participating in the Chickasaw culture with his wife, who is part of Chickasaw.

As a teacher, Skip aims to communicate with his students and present information in intriguing and significant ways. He developed his own Oklahoma history course, taking students around the state for two weeks in a traveling classroom.

Aside from being a teacher in the classroom, Skip was also a coach in both basketball and track. Highlights include winning an Oklahoma State basketball championship, being labeled an Oklahoma All-State basketball coach, and coaching multiple Oklahoma Track State Champions.

The author was also interviewed by CBS Radio’s Benji Cole in the program People of Distinction. The program is one of the most wide-ranging radio shows in the United States, hosted by Benji Cole and Al Cole from CBS Radio. People of Distinction is the right fit for authors and readers to discover newly published books, mostly written by passionate and independent authors. Benji Cole, the host of the program, is a world-class interviewer, video formulator, Los Angeles actor, and filmmaker. He’s shared the acting stage with superstar Tom Hanks.

This link will take you to a page where you can learn more about the 2023 ERIC HOFFER BOOK AWARD RESULTS: https://www.hofferaward.com/Eric-Hoffer-Award-winners.html#.ZFA7unbMKUk.