Marcus Rashford MBE is Manchester United's iconic number 10 and an
England International footballer.
During the lockdown imposed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Marcus
teamed up with the food distribution charity FareShare to cover the
free school meal deficit for vulnerable children across the UK,
raising in excess of 20 million pounds. Marcus successfully lobbied
the British Government to u-turn policy around the free food
voucher program - a campaign that has been deemed the quickest
turnaround of Government policy in the history of British politics
- so that 1.3 million vulnerable children continued to have access
to food supplies whilst schools were closed during the
pandemic.
In response to Marcus's End Child Food Poverty campaign, the
British Government committed £400 million to support vulnerable
children across the UK, supporting 1.7 million children for the
next 12 months.
In October 2020, he was appointed MBE in the Queen's Birthday
Honours. Marcus has committed himself to combating child poverty in
the UK and his book You Are a Champion is an inspiring guide for
children about reaching their full potential.
Marcus has spoken for, and inspired, millions of children who are
from similar backgrounds to him, helping them to see that your
current situation does not have to determine where you are going.
That is so so powerful.
*Siya Kolisi, South African rugby captain and world cup winner*
It makes perfect sense that he [Marcus] should have written a
motivational self-help book for kids (with Carl Anka).
Conversational enough for the reluctant reader, but actually packed
full of top-flight sports psychology and no little depth.
*Guardian*
It’s down to earth, practical, and written with his trademark
warmth and empathy. As he says: “When you believe in yourself,
incredible things can happen.” Every young person should read this
book.
*Daily Express*
[Marcus] shares life lessons and practical advice he wishes he had
read as a boy, encouraging reading, hard work, team-building,
confidence and humility. Enlivened with anecdotes, diagrams and
silhouettes, this is clear, sensible and inspiring for any age.
*The Times, Best Children's Books for Summer 2021*
Written with journalist Carl Anka, this is an empowering read
touching on the themes of building confidence, setting goals and
finding your passion. Rashford starts the book by saying it’s one
he wished he had growing up, and many adults reading alongside
their children will agree with this sentiment.
*Independent*
a thoroughly enjoyable read for both children and adults alike.
*Irish Examiner*
An invaluable read for older readers as well as young football
fans, this is a wry, moving, and memorable book for finding your
way in the world.
*BookTrust*
There’s serious stuff here, but delivered in such an accessible
manner that all children will relate to it.
*Daily Mail*
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