Netflix has optioned the rights to make a film or TV series out of the book “One Goal,” which chronicles the Lewiston High School boys soccer team and its mix of native-born and Somali refugee players. Author Amy Bass said Wednesday she did not know what Netlix’s specific plans for her book are. But she […]
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"One Goal" author visits Lewiston
Lewiston High School graduate Shobow Sabin talks with “One Goal” author Amy Bass at Maine Immigrant & Refugee Services in Lewiston on Monday. Bass met with players, coaches and community members at MEIRS and at the Lewiston Public Library to talk about her book, which follows the Lewiston High School soccer team on its journey […]
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'One Goal' author to speak at Lewiston Public Library
Amy Bass takes a selfie with, 2016 Lewiston High School graduates, from left, Maulid Abdow, Ridwan Ali and Abdiaziz Shaleh, before the graduation ceremony. The graduates were players on the 2015 LHS soccer team Bass featured in her book, “One Goal: A Coach, a Team, and the Game That Brought a Divided Town Together.” The book tells […]
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'Today Show' picks up story of Lewiston soccer team
Amy Bass’ new book about the Lewiston boys’ soccer team’s run to a state title in 2015 was featured on NBC’s “Today” on Tuesday morning. Jenna Bush Hager interviewed Bass, Lewiston soccer coach Mike McGraw and several of his players about the team’s success. Bass’ book, “One Goal: a Coach, a Team, and the Game that […]
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Book explores Lewiston's cultural diversity through soccer
The cover of “One Goal,” by Amy Bass. The book follows the Lewiston High School soccer team on its journey to a state title while also exploring the players’ journeys to Lewiston. (Submitted photo) In November 2015, two weeks after the Lewiston High School boys’ soccer team won a state championship for the first time, […]