

When Louisa Lindahl comes into 17-year old Matthew’s life it is on an examination table with a bullet wound. Teenager Alice is left to pick up the pieces and care for her heartbroken mother and younger sister after her father is deployed to Iraq.Īmerican Boy by Larry Watso,n published by Milkweed Editions (ISBN 9781571310781). Attempting to escape their shadow, villains and allies draw her back in.Īlice Bliss: A Novelby Laura Harrington, published by Pamela Dorman Books, an imprint of Viking (ISBN 9780670022786). The following titles were official nominees for the 2012 award.Īfter the Golden Ageby Carrie Vaughn, published by Tor Books (ISBN 9780765325556).Ĭelia wants to be the exact opposite of her parents, even though they are both superheroes.

In addition to the ten winning titles, the Alex Award committee also publishes its official nomination list.
