It’s a great feat for Nigeria as our own talents and skills are being recognized and honored internationally.
USABookNews.com, the premiere online magazine and review website for mainstream and independent publishing houses, announced the winners and finalists of the “BEST BOOKS 2010” AWARDS (BBA) on October 26, 2010.
Over 500 winners and finalists were announced in over 140 categories covering print and audio books. Awards were presented for titles published in 2010 and late 2009, and Feddie Girl by Nona David emerged as Finalist in two categories, namely: Best Chick-Lit and Best Multicultural Fiction.
FEDDIE GIRL - The recent double Award-Winning Finalist by author Nona David published in February of 2010 - Tells the tale of thirteen year old Carlotta Ikedi who didn't like attending her American schools, and gets into constant trouble leading to two expulsions as a result of her behavior. Seeking a solution to Carlotta's problems, her parents enroll her in a private girls school in Nigeria. Carlotta faces a culture shock unlike any that she has ever known, and faces the challenge of succeeding on her own in a strange environment. In this wonderful coming of age novel, author Nona David weaves a fine story of character, friendship, and triumph over adversity.
Copies of FEDDIE GIRL can be purchased from the publisher: Bernard Books Publishing https://bernardbooks.com/
Copies are also available in Nigeria: Call 08023226389 (for Lagos), or 08066370106 (for other locations).
Excerpts and Reviews of this novel are available on the publisher's website.
Congrats to author Nona David for this amazing feat, and cheers to all Feddie boys & girls, boarding school veterans, and Nigerians in general.
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This story is culled from the Official Press Release:
http://www.prlog.org/11026299-nigerian-novel-honored-as-finalist-in-usa-best-books-awards.html
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