Shortlisted: 2013 Commonwealth Book Prize for Mazin Grace.
Longlisted: 2013 Stella Prize.
Winner: 2011 David Unaipon Award for Unpublished Indigenous Writers.
‘Heart-wrenching, amusing, tragic and resilient. [Mazin Grace] is compelling, wonderfully well told, and deserves the widest possible audience.’ Books Publishing 4-star review
This is a poignant, witty and heart-rending story.’ Geelong Advertiser
‘A story of bravery and loss, growing up and discovering who you are, told with warmth and grit.’ Sydney Morning Herald ‘Pick of the Week’
‘[Mazin Grace] is, quite simply, a charming book: and despite its heart-wrenching moments, it's the novel's endearing qualities – its joyful qualities that prevail.’ Canberra Times
‘I was deeply moved by this book and, by the end of the story, I wanted to give Grace a hug and a big feed!' Sunday Mail
‘A compelling story that kept me up late and made me shed a tear more than once.’ Sunday Territorian
‘[Dylan Coleman] is a gifted storyteller. Mazin Grace is a heart-rending, provocative and funny' story.’ Koori Mail
‘Startling, moving, funny and accomplished.’ Courier-Mail
‘A deserved winner of the David Unaipon Award … a moving tale [that] balances beautifully the struggle of mission life with the sheer joy of being alive.’ Weekend Australian
‘An inspirational read.’ Oberon Review
‘Coleman’s story is rich in characters. It is a real tour de force.’ M/C Reviews Blog