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36 Finalists Blog 2021: Margi Preus

April 7, 2021

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…

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36 Finalists Blog: Alan and Kamie Page, and David Geister

April 6, 2021

Alan 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…

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36 Finalists Blog: Daniel Bernstrom

April 6, 2021

Daniel 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…

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36 Finalists Blog 2021: Kao Kalia Yang (second category)

April 6, 2021

Kao 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…

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36 Finalists Blog: Caren Stelson

April 6, 2021

Caren 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…

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2021 Kay Sexton Award

March 30, 2021

Alexs Pate Named 2021 Kay Sexton Award Recipient  SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 30, 2021 â€“ 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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