Sherman Alexie Accepts 2007 National Book Award in Young People's Literature

Sherman Alexie accepts the 2007 National Book Award in Young People's Literature for "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian." Recorded November 14, 2007, at the National Book Awards Dinner and Ceremony in New York City. Includes the surprise announcement by Elizabeth Partridge, Chair of the YPL Judges Panel.

[@tasinallb]

Thank you to the National Book association, for acknowledging true brilliance and giving credit for a voice that needs to be heard. Sherman is brilliant in so many ways. Courageous to speak the truth with boldness that frightens the weak in spirit, weak in heart. It's about time we are seen as full complex human beings. . because dammit, we are!

[@AriZizzo]

what an incredible book

[@rocketlauncher2]

That was an awesome book

[@maryhollowell9164]

Thanks, Elizabeth! Good choice with a lasting impact.

[@rockyraaacoon]

Time to sing "it-is-a-good-day song"!

[@theM3s3ng3r]

I want fried bologna casserole.

[@tinyman12323]

I wanna meet rowdy in rl haha