“Your Glasses Are on Top of Your Head” by Burnsville Comedian and Author Brenda Elsagher Wins a Midwest Book Award
Burnsville resident, comedian and author Brenda Elsagher, has hit a home run with her latest book.
“Your Glasses Are on Top if Your Head,” which showcases the humor associated with aging, has won the health category of the Midwest Book Awards. Winners were announced at a gala event held at Olson Campus Center at Luther Seminary in St. Paul the evening of Fri., May 13.
The Midwest Book Awards are sponsored by The Midwest Independent Publishing Association (MIPA). This year’s awards attracted 198 titles, entered in 30 categories. All books were copyrighted in 2015 and entered by publishers from MIPA’s 12-state Midwestern region (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin). Some books were entered in more than one category—for a total of 305 entries.
Pictured with Brenda are Jehan, John and Sarah Elsagher along with friend, Rox Tarrant.