| 2018 | I Feel You: The Surprising Power of Extreme Empathy | Library Journal Best Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Wellness | |
| 2014 | To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care | Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Longlist · Nonfiction | |
| 2013 | To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care | Booklist Editors' Choice source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Adult Books: Social Sciences | |
| 2013 | To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care | Vulture / New York Magazine Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Books | |
| 2013 | To The End Of June | NPR Books We Love source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Books We Love | |
| 2013 | To the End of June | New York Times 100 Notable Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Nonfiction | |
| 2013 | To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care | The Boston Globe Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Nonfiction | |
| 2013 | To the End of June: The Intimate Life of American Foster Care | Publishers Weekly Best Books source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Nonfiction | |
| 2012 | I am J | Lambda Literary Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Finalist · Children’s/Young Adult | |
| 2012 | I am J | Lambda Literary Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Finalist · Transgender Fiction | |
| 2011 | I Am J | Chicago Public Library Best of the Best source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Best Teen Fiction | |
| 2011 | I Am J | Kirkus Best Books of the Year source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Selection · Teen | |
| 2008 | Transparent | Lambda Literary Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Winner · Transgender | |
| 2008 | Transparent: Love, Family, and Living the T with Transgender Teenagers | Stonewall Book Awards source ↗ (opens in a new tab) | Honor · Nonfiction | |