The Alex Awards, given by the American Library Association, are given to ten books written for adults that have special appeal to young adults, ages 12 through 18. Tattoo Machine is among the vetted nominees.
http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/yalsa/booklistsawards/alexawards/2010nominations.cfm
Writer Jeff Vandermeer states: “I should note there’s some awesome stuff in this issue, but “The Garbacologist” is perhaps the most awesome.”