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Matt Eicheldinger, author of Sticky Notes: Memorable Lessons from Ordinary Moments Memoir & Creative Nonfiction Category, sponsored by Bradshaw Celebration of Life Centers Each week leading up to the 37th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists…

Loretta Ellsworth, author of The French Winemaker’s Daughter Novel & Short Story Category, sponsored by Minnesota Humanities Center Each week leading up to the 37th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. What inspired you to…

Mubanga Kalimamukwento, author of Obligations to the Wounded Novel & Short Story Category, sponsored by Minnesota Humanities Center Each week leading up to the 37th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. What inspired you to…

David Nash, author of In Wells’ Time Novel & Short Story Category, sponsored by Minnesota Humanities Center Each week leading up to the 37th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. What inspired you to write…

Kao Kalia Yang, author of The Rock in My Throat, illustrated by Jiemei Lin Children’s Literature Category, sponsored by Beret Publishing Each week leading up to the 37th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. What…

David LaRochelle, author and Mike Wohnoutka, illustrator of Mr. Fox’s Game of “No!“ Children’s Literature Category, sponsored by Beret Publishing Each week leading up to the 37th annual Minnesota Book Awards, we are featuring exclusive interviews with our finalists. You can also watch the authors in conversation with their fellow category finalists here. What inspired…