Boots on the Ground: America’s War in Vietnam written by Elizabeth Partridge and published by Viking Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Young Readers, a division of Penguin Random House About Awards Won Title Year Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults An award for the best nonfiction book published for young adults (ages 12-18) during a November 1 – October 31 publishing year. 2019 - Finalist(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page