2022 Annual Minnesota Book Awards Finalists Announced SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, January 31, 2022 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today finalists in all nine categories for the 2022 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. Chosen on Saturday, January 29, by 27 judges from around the state –…
Read MoreThe Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library Confirms Six New Board Members for 2022 SAINT PAUL, MN, January 19, 2022 —The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has elected six new trustees to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2022. The new members bring a wide range of experience to the organization,…
Read MoreCathy Ryan will be honored for her artist’s book Chronicle. November 30, 2021, SAINT PAUL, MN – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has named Cathy Ryan as the winner of the 2022 Minnesota Book Artist Award for her new artist’s book Chronicle. This biennial award is presented as part of the Minnesota Book Awards with the…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that Kirstin Valdez Quade will join us for this year’s virtual Opus & Olives gala. In preparation for the big event, we asked Kirstin a few questions to help you get to know her better. How have the challenges of the past year and a half affected your writing? Sadly, I was…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that James Oakes will join us for this year’s virtual Opus & Olives gala. In preparation for the big event, we asked James a few questions to help you get to know him better. How have the challenges of the past year and a half affected your writing? It’s counter intuitive. I work at home, and…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that Martha Hall Kelly will join us for this year’s virtual Opus & Olives gala. In preparation for the big event, we asked Martha a few questions to help you get to know her better. How have the challenges of the past year and a half affected your writing? Publishing my third novel, Sunflower Sisters,…
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