Polari Prize 2020 - Dustin Lance Black

The Polari Prize is the UK's only book prize for LGBTQ+ writing.
Established in 2011, there are now two awards - for emerging and established writers.
The longlist for this year's Polari Prize was announced on June 23.
The shortlist will be announced on July 31.
We invited the nominees to give us a taste of their books.
Here's Dustin Lance Black reading from Mama's Boy (John Murray)

[@katethawley4356]

Could listen to Lance all day

[@salma9461]

Your book changed my life, you changed my life! You made a lot of dizzy paths clearer, and now I can finally say that I have the energy and the power to see through myself and my passion. You drove me to discover the inner power in me that I was so blinded to see, I’m so thankful that you exist, I’m so thankful that you write, I’m so thankful that you speak, I’m so thankful that you crossed my life. You gave me hope, power and a light. Thank you so much.

[@charlie9901]

Lance.... what a beautifully written story about your mom. I shed many a tear reading your book, Mamma's Boy. It became a compulsive read for me and I could not put this book down until the very end. I don't keep too many books after reading them, but this one is a keeper! Thank you.

[@dugald56]

He reads as well as he writes! And that’s saying something.

[@DanishDelight77]

Loved that book .... congrats for the nomination .... well deserved

[@loveisall5520]

I seldom read fiction, but 'Mama's Boy' is a jewel. Am so very glad you wrote it.

[@luciet3548]

I LOVE this book, strong story (especially about his mom, but also in general), great written! I promise you won't give it out of hand until it's all read. Actually it was the first whole book I read in English and gave me the answer to some lgbt questions that I, as a straight woman, had no answer to. Love it!

[@tonybennett4159]

Loved it too, it was read in just over a day. It deserves a wide audience.

[@Solskin60Tina]

I read this book in maj after hearing about it on Toms youtube chanel.
I have to say I loved it so much. It was quite a journey because through Toms youtube channel and the oxford union video I had heard some of the content before and because of that it was already familiar.
On top of that even though I am danish and dyslexic I was able to get it from bookshare (us) a ebook library for people with reading barriers. Which Nota the danish version of ebook library for the same kind of people arranged for me and paied for so I could read your book 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
I am so happy I was able to get to experience this book, so a big thank you for writing it 🤗 It made me laugh, it made me cry but most of all it made me love even more ❤️

[@angeliquecharles-davis8066]

I loved the book! Read it in one sitting.

[@juliancorlett2839]

Written and read exquisitely by Dustin Lance Black

[@meezursrule]

Wow....I'm going to get this book....beautifully written!

[@lindakennedy6420]

I have read this book had to put it down a few times because I could not see for, the tears a beautiful story

[@briancallanglancy8032]

👍👍👍👍👍🍀a beautifully written story about your mom.

[@styxarts5575]

Thanku for the lovely reading.. I wish to be able to read Mam's boy someday.. gd

[@kevincoss6470]

I loved the book read it in two afternoons could not leave it it is so beautifully written

[@keitholner7987]

A great book.

[@kathrynwitte3398]

DON’T STOP NOW!

[@marsperform231]

Lance so Lovely And Looks so Cute 💋💋🌺

[@Shawn-Rich.]

Thank you Lance for the reading.. Does anyone know where I can find this book? ( I know I'm so late)

[@cindykip]

Does this video play on the 15th?

[@PolariSalon]

Yes. at 5pm, GMT

[@kellytyrrell1253]

Please look up ‘Imago’ written by N R Walker…

[@naturelover9406]

Mama’s Boy is still much better.