Sarah Spain Chicago Book Launch - Runs in the Family

Join us in celebrating the release of RUNS IN THE FAMILY by Deland McCullough and Sarah Spain. Each single ticket comes with a signed copy of the book and entrance to the event. There is also a two ticket/one book option. This is a PARTY, and we can't wait to celebrate with one of our favorite locals and bookstore supporters, Sarah Spain.

ABOUT THE BOOK:

A revelatory examination of the choices we make as parents and children, (Simon Element; on sale June 3, 2025) by Deland McCullough and Sarah Spain is a heartrending story on the profound impact of family, identity, and the enduring bonds formed through both blood and mentorship.

When football coach Deland McCullough uncovered his adoption records, he discovered his biological father had unknowingly been a mentor in his life for decades. From a challenging upbringing in Youngstown, Ohio, to a career in the NCAA and NFL, Deland’s journey is a testament to perseverance and the transformative power of family. Based on Sarah Spain’s viral ESPN article, this unforgettable story delves into generational trauma, mentorship, and the bonds that shape us.

Sarah Spain is an Emmy and Peabody Award–winning sports journalist, the host of the iHeart daily women’s sports podcast Good Game with Sarah Spain and an ESPNW contributor. She has been a jack of all trades in her fourteen years at ESPN, as a radio and podcast host, television personality, producer, and writer. Spain is a graduate of Cornell University, where she competed as a heptathlete and served as cocaptain of the track and field team. She lives in Chicago with her husband, Brad, and their three rescue dogs.

Nancy Armour is a columnist for USA TODAY Sports who frequently writes about the intersection of sports and social issues. The award-winning journalist moved to USA TODAY in January 2014 after more than 20 years with The Associated Press. She has covered almost every major sporting event, including every Olympics since 1996, six World Cups and the end to the Cubs’ 108-year World Series drought. A Milwaukee native, Nancy graduated from Marquette in 1991 with degrees in journalism and political science.

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