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Virtual Spotlight: Hmong Writers

November 6, 2020

The Saint Paul Public Library is celebrating the Hmong New Year during the month of November, with a virtual residency by musician David Yang and sponsorship of the Minnesota Hmong New Year Virtual Celebration on Friday, November 27. Join us in celebrating the Hmong writers who make Minnesota their home, as each week a writer…

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Virtual Events Spotlight: Find Authors on our Minnesota Writers Directory

October 29, 2020

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 audiences. We will also be featuring a rotating list of writers from different genres each month who are…

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Opus Exclusive: Quan Barry

September 30, 2020

We’re so thrilled that Quan Barry will join us for this year’s virtual Opus & Olives gala. In preparation for the big event, we asked Quan a few questions to help you get to know her better. Tell us something that people might not know about you. Actually, lots of people who know me know…

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Opus Exclusive: Alex Guarneschelli

September 30, 2020

We’re so thrilled that Alex Guarneschelli will join us for this year’s virtual Opus & Olives gala. In preparation for the big event, we asked Alex a few questions to help you get to know her better. Tell us something that people might not know about you. Believe it or not, I love vintage cars! More…

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National Book Festival

September 25, 2020

The Friends as the Minnesota Center for the Book is headed to the (virtual) National Festival Each year, The Friends as the Minnesota Center for the Book participates in the Library of Congress National Book Festival. This year, the 20th annual festival will be held online September 25 – 27, and we’ll be there too!…

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Opus Exclusive: Sue Monk Kidd

September 24, 2020

We’re so thrilled that Sue Monk Kidd will join us for this year’s virtual Opus & Olives gala. In preparation for the big event, we asked Sue a few questions to help you get to know her better. Tell us something that people might not know about you.Here are four somethings that most people don’t…

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