Each day leading up to the 32nd annual Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, we’ll be featuring an exclusive interview with one of our 36 finalists. Learn more about these incredible local writers and gear up to see the winners announced live in person April 28. Interview with Erika Lee, author of America for Americans: A History…
Read MoreEach day leading up to the 32nd annual Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, we’ll be featuring an exclusive interview with one of our 36 finalists. Learn more about these incredible local writers and gear up to see the winners announced live in person April 28. Interview with Nate Christopherson and Tara Sweeney, author and illustrator of…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, February 27, 2020 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today that James Lenfestey is the winner of the 2020 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…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, February 19, 2020 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today that William D. Green is the winner of the 2020 Hognander Minnesota History Award for his book The Children of Lincoln: White Paternalism and the Limits of Black Opportunity in Minnesota, 1860-1876. This biennial award, supported by the…
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Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, January 25, 2020 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today finalists in all nine categories for the 2020 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. Chosen on Saturday, January 25, by 27 judges from around the state – writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and others from…
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