Ann Regan Named 2025 Kay Sexton Award Recipient SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 25, 2025 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today that editor Ann Regan is the winner of the 2025 Kay Sexton Award for her significant contributions to and leadership in Minnesota’s literary community. The award is presented annually to…
Read MoreWhy Libraries I recently returned from a convening with 60+ library leaders from across the country. Today, I write to share some reflections from this experience and why I am more committed than ever to our work supporting libraries. Hosted annually by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, we come together to learn…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, January 25, 2025 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today finalists in ten categories for the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. New this year is a special Anthology Category that will be included every other year. Chosen on Saturday, January 25, by…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that David Wroblewski will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked David a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something people might not know about you. Motorcycling is a passion of mine– took it…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that Wanda M. Morris will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Wanda a few questions to help fans get to know her better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something people might not know about you. I wrote my very first book, All…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that Tommy Tomlinson will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked Tommy a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something people might not know about you. I worked at a drive-in movie theater for…
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