Hard Love by Ellen Wittlinger (Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers) About With funning, fast-paced dialogue and vivid, off-beat characters, this story of love, friendship and a fractured family, is rooted in the contemporary zine scene. Awards Won Title Year Michael L. Printz Award The Michael L. Printz Award is an award for a book that exemplifies literary excellence in young adult literature. 2000 - Honor(s) Email Print Cite Share This Page