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I am going to cry—not just from the v kind things @DeeshaPhilyaw says abt me, but from the entire #Lit16 project: how she, @KieseLaymon and Robert Jones, Jr. just decided to lift 16 debut writers up. Didn't wait for grants or institutions. Just did the Toni Morrison thing....
Robert, @KieseLaymon , @DeeshaPhilyaw, they are DOING this. They are showing us and the world what it means to be writers in beloved community. I am so honored to be a part of the #Lit16 and cant wait to read Wednesday with @stringfellowtm, @zaintkhalid and @CleyvisNatera 🙏🏿🙏🏿
. A picture of Toni Moprrison...
Trying to recall the line correctly I learned from
@prisonculture (whose new book w @MsKellyMHayes
y'all should buy) —it's like "everything worth doing is better done together."

Writing can be so lonely. Thx to the #Lit16 for celebrating us TOGETHER. bookshop.org/p/books/let-th…
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It’s not too late to buy The Viral Underclass (Best Book(s) of 2022 @pozmagazine @KirkusReviews @them @thestackspod_, Carnergie Medal longlist #Lit16) for someone you ❤️ for the holidays. Here are bookstores that have signed copies. Drop on by or call them—they’re happy to ship! Steven thrasher holding TVu in front of d bookshelf in regul
New York City, the Village: Bureau of General Services, Queer Division (inside the @LGBTCenterNYC) bgsqd.com Steven thrahser and Linda Villarosa holding their books next
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Some news: I am extremely honored that The Viral Underclass has received the 2022 Best in Literature Award from @pozmagazine for its depiction of HIV/AIDS 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 The cover of the Viral Unde...
I am so honored that Lorena, Zak, Olivier, Henry and Michael's stories are recognized by a magazine made by and for people living with HIV. The nominees are chosen by POZ editors but the winners are chosen by readers, so thanks to everyone who voted
🙏🏿 poz.com/article/poz-aw…
Congratulations to the other nominees and winners, especially Greece's favorite public health son (+ CDC HIV Director + WH MPX coordinator), @dr_demetre Daskalakis cdc.gov/nchhstp/dear_c… BEST CELEBRITY ADVOCATE  De...
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Some news: Describing it as “Powerful and revelatory, this is an essential, paradigm-shifting book,” @KirkusReviews calls The Viral Underclass one of the Best Books of 2022 🙏🏾🙏🏾 kirkusreviews.com/best-of/2022/n… The cover of The Viral Underclass, next to the text “Kirku
The best part of book things is sharing recognition with friends. Thrilled to be on this list with my fellow @CeladonBooks author @BrandingBrandi Cover of Black Skinhesd by Brandi Collins Dexter
Thrilled to share this list with my fellow #Lit16 authors @DavidDTSS and @xochitltheg Cover of the movement made us Cover of Olga Dies Dreaminf
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The Viral Underclass has been named a finalist for the Best in Literature prize from the 7th Annual POZ Awards, which spotlight "the best representatives of HIV in media and culture."

Thank you for this recognition @pozmagazine—and for all you do 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
poz.com/article/poz-aw… The Viral Underclass: The H...
The finalists were chosen by @pozmagazine editors, but you can vote for the winner here poz.com/article/poz-aw…
Really appreciate the publications which have recognized TVU so far:

Kirkus, Booklist, Pub Weekly - starred reviews

Pub Weekly - 10 Best Politics Books of Fall

Apple & Amazon - Best Books of August

USA Today - 5 Must Read new books

#Lit16 16 best debuts 2022
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