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…
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…
Read MoreMinnesota Loves Reading: Call for Selfies To celebrate the 2021 Minnesota Book Awards, we’re asking readers from every corner of Minnesota to show us their love of reading – and their state. That means we need YOU! It’s easy: take a selfie with a book you love in a place you love. Any book. Any…
Read MoreFind a Minnesota author for your next event. Did you know that many Minnesota writers are available for virtual events for classrooms, libraries, and beyond? Browse the site by author or genre and skype/zoom availability, to find a writer who is a good fit for your audience. To connect with an author about arranging a virtual…
Read MoreCall for Nominations: Minnesota’s Next Poet Laureate Submissions to be Minnesota’s Poet Laureate are now open through the Minnesota Humanities Center. Both self-nominations and nominations of someone else are welcome. Minnesota’s Poet Laureate will participate in various events around the state to promote and encourage appreciation of and engagement with poetry, engage marginalized voices in…
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