2019 Winner
M.T. Anderson wins 2019 Edwards Award for Feed, The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party, and The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves
M.T. Anderson is the recipient of the 2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for Feed; The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume I: The Pox Party; and The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves all published by Candlewick Press.
M.T. Anderson is a powerful force in the field of literature for teens. His creativity, wit and intelligence distinguish him and inform the body of his work, which is further notable for its artful variety, whether it be his fiercely satirical Feed or his monumental two volume The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation.
“M.T. Anderson is a true nonpareil, demonstrating an extraordinary facility for writing in a variety of forms and genres, standing virtually alone in his creative venturesomeness and bold innovation,” said Edwards Committee Member Michael Cart.
M.T. Anderson will be honored at the YALSA Edwards Award Brunch and presented with a citation and cash prize of $2,000 during the 2019 ALA Annual Conference & Exhibition in Washington, D.C.: June 20 - 25, 2019. The award is sponsored by School Library Journal.
2019 Committee Members
Members of the 2019 Edwards Committee are: Chair Rebecca Denham, Houston Public Library; Michael Cart, Columbus, Ind.; Mary Catherine Miller, Boys & Girls Clubs of Columbus, Ohio; Mike Pawuk, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Brooklyn, Ohio; and Susan J. Smallsreed, Multnomah County Library Northwest Library, Portland, Ore.