Margi Preus, author of The Littlest Voyageur Middle Grade Literature category, sponsored by Education Minnesota Each week leading up to the 33rd annual Minnesota Book Awards announcement, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our 36 finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. In a year defined by…
Read MoreAlan and Kamie Page, authors of Bee Love (Can Be Hard), and illustrator David Geister Children’s Literature category, sponsored by Books for Africa Each week leading up to the 33rd annual Minnesota Book Awards announcement, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our 36 finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow…
Read MoreDaniel Bernstrom, author of Big Papa and the Time Machine Children’s Literature category, sponsored by Books for Africa Each week leading up to the 33rd annual Minnesota Book Awards announcement, we’re featuring exclusive interviews with our 36 finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. In a year…
Read MoreKao Kalia Yang, author of The Most Beautiful Thing Children’s Literature category, sponsored by Books for Africa Each week leading up to the 33rd annual Minnesota Book Awards announcement, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our 36 finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. In a year…
Read MoreCaren Stelson, author of A Bowl Full of Peace Children’s Literature category, sponsored by Books for Africa Each week leading up to the 33rd annual Minnesota Book Awards announcement, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our 36 finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. In a year…
Read MoreAlexs Pate Named 2021 Kay Sexton Award Recipient SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 30, 2021 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today that Alexs Pate is the winner of the 2021 Kay Sexton Award for his significant contributions to and leadership in Minnesota’s literary community. Sponsored by St. Catherine University, the award is presented annually to an individual or organization in recognition of longstanding dedication and outstanding work in fostering…
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