Local Novelist Wins Nautilus Book Award Alongside Humboldt State University Press
This is a press release from Quill & Pen:
Author, Kathy Wollenberg, and Publisher, Humboldt State University Press, celebrate the Nautilus Book Awards honoring Far Less as a “Better Book for a Better World.” The Nautilus Book Awards spotlight works that radiate hope, offer enriching perspectives, and point us in the direction of a more positive future, individually and collectively. The novel has been awarded two silver medals; one in the “Young Adult Fiction” category, and the other in the “Self-Published/Small Press” category. Set within Arcata’s Community Forest, Far Less is an insightful story that captures the struggle of a homeless teen as he tries to overcome the reality of his situation.
“I am thrilled that Far Less and Humboldt University Press are receiving these Nautilus awards. My hope is that this recognition will shine light on Far Less and create compassion for the circumstances of houseless folks and teens in particular,” said Wollenberg of the honor.
“Humboldt State University Press is overjoyed that Kathy Wollenberg’s beautiful book Far Less has been recognized by such a prestigious organization as the Nautilus Book Awards. Nautilus does such important work to recognize that fiction of the highest literary merit can be delivered with empathy, humanity, and social consciousness. We are so honored to join the Nautilus family of award-winning literature and to have Kathy’s gripping narrative acknowledged as one of those books that will make us better people and the world a better place to live,” said Kyle Morgan, Publisher, Humboldt State University Press.
Nautilus Book Awards winners are highly esteemed authors and publishers from across the country, and from over 20 nations around the world. Other notable Nautilus Book Award winning authors include Barbara Kingsolver, Louise Erdrich, Deepak Chopra, M.D., Eckhart Tolle, Desmond Tutu and His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Link to all 2020 Nautilus Book Awards Silver Winners Here: https://nautilusbookawards.com/2020-silver-winners/
This marks the second award Far Less has been honored with this year. A “Coming of Age” piece, Far Less is a compelling read for both teenagers and adults. Far Less is available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, IndieBound, and BookShop.org.
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What esteemed, noble writers In that group….An all time favorite is Animal Vegetable Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver- it needs to be required reading in high school/college. All reading by these masters is uplifting and energizing to the mind and soul.
Congratulations
Thank you!
Far left touchy feely organization promoting new age globalist blather. About as relevant as the Oscar’s.
Tom P- you obviously haven’t read Ms Kingsolver. Somewhat agree@Oscars in the past, but I think they’re evolving, somewhat.
This is an amazing book set in our county. Kathy writes beautifully and compassionately.
Thanks for your kind words!
What a fantastic short novel by a truly fantastic human being! As an old friend, I am admittedly biased in my admiration towards this author. As the eldest offspring of two English teachers, I would call this book real and relevant literature for all adults, not just the young ones. The award is no fluke… Far Less really is that good!
Thanks Pete, I sure appreciate your feedback!