What an incredible day at the Massachusetts State House for the Massachusetts Book Awards! For the first time since 2019, there was an in-person celebration of amazing authors and books from here in Massachusetts!
My husband Lou and my dad got to accompany me, and it was SO lovely to share this day with them. The awards were given in the Great Hall of Flags, which was absolutely beautiful!
It was joyous to see so many friends including: Hayley Barrett, Lisa Rogers, Mary Wagley Copp, Kip Wilson, Kelly Carey, Carrie Finison, Raul III, Jenn De Leon, Susan Tan, Marcella Pixley, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt, and get to meet Malinda Lo and Ekua Holmes!!!!!
I got to meet my wonderful State Representative Simon Cataldo, who introduced me, talked about the Honor Awards for MIDSUMMER’S MAYHEM (2020), and SEVEN GOLDEN RINGS (2021), and presented me with 2022 Award for RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE in the MG/YA category!
I gave a speech about what living in Massachusetts means to me, why I write, and the heart of RED, WHITE, AND WHOLE. This was an absolutely incredible day of celebration, and it makes my heart so full to be living here among these incredible literary luminaries!
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