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Every year, the national book foundation nominates 20 books five fiction, five nonfiction, five poetry, five young adult for the national book award, which celebrates the. Deb caletti was a national book award finalist for her novel, honey, baby, sweetheart, and is also the author of numerous other books for young adults. These nominated titles will be voted upon by students in march of 2021. Check awards winners of 2006 national book awards ceremony. National book foundation announces 10 nominees for 2016.
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