I am still so stunned and happy by today’s news that Charm & Strange is a finalist for the 2014 William C. Morris award. What a special, special moment. I’m not sure I even have the words to express how very honored I am and how much gratitude I feel toward YALSA and all the amazing librarians who have cared about this book.

I am a pretty well-trained insomniac and usually spend my late night hours watching old movies or bad television. But last night, for some reason, I actually re-read Charm & Strange for the first time in a long, long while. Doing so made me feel so fortunate to have had a chance to share Andrew’s story with the world, and today I feel even more fortunate.

Many congratulations to all the finalists. I’ve read all but one to date, and they are all such special books!

Sex & Violence by Carrie Mesrobian

Dr. Bird’s Advice for Sad Poets by Evan Roskos

Belle Epoque by Elizabeth Ross

In The Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters

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