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In Which Tamora Pierce Wins the 2013 Margaret A. Edwards Award . . .



And all is right with the world. 

YALSA specifically cited Pierce's Song of the Lioness and Protector of the Small series. My fingers were crossed she'd win this year, but tears still jumped to my eyes when the news came down the wire today. I've said it before, but it bears repeating. It kind of feels like Tamora Pierce saved us all (directly or indirectly) at one point or another. For me it was direct. And it was Alanna. And it continues to bring meaning and drive to my life years after that first contact. I can't think of a more deserving recipient of this award, and I'm just so very proud to have witnessed it.
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  1. Anonymous5:39 PM

    "It kind of feels like Tamora Pierce saved us all (directly or indirectly) at one point or another."

    Excuse me, I'm feeling feelings in my eyeball region because yes. I think she's still saving me, to be honest.

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  2. Melissa9:16 AM

    Agreed, Angie. It was much deserved.

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  3. Jen Greyson12:22 PM

    I've missed these somehow, but not for long. Song of the Lioness sounds amazing. So great for her.

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    1. Angiegirl3:18 PM

      Oh, yes. They are not to be missed.

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