We are thrilled to share that Transatlantic client Natasha Deen’s THE SIGNS AND WONDERS OF TUNA RASHAD has been shortlisted for R. Ross Annett Award for Children’s Literature at the 2024 Alberta Literary Awards!
Each year, the Alberta Literary Awards celebrate the highest standards of literary excellence from Alberta authors. Winners will be announced at the Alberta Literary Awards Gala in Edmonton on Saturday, June 8th.
About THE SIGNS AND WONDERS OF TUNA RASHAD (Running Press Kids):
From award-winning, #OwnVoices author Natasha Deen comes a new funny, honest, YA novel following one girl as she tries to win over her crush before she leaves for college.
Let’s be clear. No matter what her older brother, Robby, says, aspiring screenwriter Tuna Rashad is not “stupidstitious.” She is, however, cool with her Caribbean heritage, which means she is always on the lookout for messages from loved ones who have passed on. But ever since Robby became a widower, all he does is hang out at the house, mock Tuna for following in their ancestors’ traditions, and meddle in her life.
Tuna needs to break free from her brother’s loving but over-bearing ways and get him a life (or at least, get him out of hers!). Based on the signs, her ancestors are on board. They also seem to be on board with helping Tuna win over her crush, Tristan Dangerfield. The only hiccup? She has to do it before leaving for college in the fall. A ticking clock, a grief-stricken brother, and a crush who doesn’t believe in signs. What could possibly go wrong?
Award-winning author Natasha Deen writes for kids, teens, and adults and believes the world is changed one story at a time. As a Guyanese-Canadian and a child of immigrants, she’s seen first-hand how stories have the power to shape the world. When she’s not writing, Natasha enjoys visiting schools, libraries, and other organizations to help people to find and tell the stories that live inside of them. She also spends an inordinate amount of time trying to convince her pets that she’s the boss of the house.
Natasha is represented by Amy Tompkins.
For more information: https://writersguild.ca/2024-alberta-literary-awards-finalists-announced/
Congratulations Natasha!