We’re including this “news item” because we know that many experts consider this a Must-Read Book (enthusiastic 5 STARS!) for folks interested in cerebral palsy, living with a disability, succeeding in a discriminatory world, fighting for justice, and speaking truth without compromise. It is a good book!
But, this is also an opportunity to clue readers in on book “awards” a bit. If you are an author considering submitting for an award, or if you are a reader making decisions based on a book or author having been presented with an award, check out the awarding or ranking organization—or company. How are the decisions made and why? Some, like this one, have no fee to the author, but are sponsored by a group that gets a small $ cut from books purchased through their links (as affiliates). Others may seek to charge fees or try to get a profit some other way. So, it’s worth doing a quick search for reviews of the reviewers.