Nonbinary author Kim de l’Horizon was announced the winner of the German Book Prize on Monday 17 October. De l’Horizon, who was awarded for their debut novel, ‘Blutbuch’ (‘Blood Book’), thanked their family and friends at the ceremony in Frankfurt, before stating that “this award is not just for me.” The author – the first non-binary writer to win the award – then pulled out an electric razor. “I think the jury also chose this text to make a statement against hate, for love, for the struggle of all people who are oppressed because of their bodies.” The audience began clapping as de l’Horizon s…