Congratulations, Carla Speed McNeil!
Carla Speed McNeil's Finder: Voice was the winner in the graphic novel category of the prestigious 2012 Los Angeles Times Book Prizes, awarded this weekend. The sci-fi series has been published since 1996, and McNeil created the original graphic novel Voice for Dark Horse in 2011. For a full list of winners in all categories, click here.
I sincerely hope this award gives Ms. McNeil's novel some attention. Contests seem to be such a great way to separate quality graphic novels from the not so good. I'm disappointed that there are not more book awards for graphic novels. Perhaps it's because graphic novels are an emerging medium in the U.S. What are the other reputable book awards for graphic novels?