Nick Burd wins ALA Stonewall Book Award

Great news! Last week, hN contributor/friend Nick Burd won an American Library Association, Stonewall Book Award, for his beautifully-written debut novel, “The Vast Fields of Ordinary.” We reviewed his novel last summer and we’ve supported Nick every step of the way.

Nick, from the bottom of our rotten little hearts: “You rock and you deserve that award!” Incidentally, 2010 marks the first year that the ALA Committee is giving an award for children’s and young adult literature—which makes the prize so much more special.

Here’s the blurb about Nick’s book:

“The Vast Fields of Ordinary” is the story of Dade, a gay Midwestern teenager, whose journey of self-acceptance takes place during the summer before his first year of college. Dade grapples with coming out, his parents impending divorce, and his nascent sexual relationships.
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First-time author Burd writes his characters with an authentic voice that realistically captures the teenage experience. He does not shy away from the realities of the lives of many teenagers. His characters unapologetically drink, smoke pot, and have sexual relationships, which makes them more realistic examples of 21st century adolescents.

Click here to buy it.

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