Julián De La Chica wins Best Historical Fiction Novel at ILBA 25th Edition
I am thrilled and deeply honored to share some incredible news with all of you. My book, God's Punishment, has achieved a remarkable feat by being recognized as a “double winner”. It has secured the prestigious AWA (Award-Winning Author) award for Best Novel—Historical Fiction (English), and it has also received an Honorable Mention for Best LGBTQ+ Theme Book at the 25th edition of the International Latino Book Awards 2023 (ILBA). This year, with over 3,000 books in contention from around the world, a panel of 220 jurors made their selections, making this achievement truly remarkable.
I would like to dedicate this recognition to the wonderful people of Agua de Dios. This book was written by them and for them. It is a tribute to their spirit, stories, families, and ancestors.
The award ceremony is scheduled for October 21st in Los Angeles, where the book will compete for the gold, silver, or bronze medal. My gratitude goes out to each and every one of you for your unwavering support and encouragement. Congratulations to all the winners and honorable mentions for their outstanding contributions.
Julián De La Chica
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God’s Punishment depicts the human rights violations from a dark chapter in Colombian history and culture, whilst underlining the power of music.
