The Minnesota Writers Directory will be a comprehensive online resource for Minnesotans who want to hire an author for an event or learn more about writers across the state. SAINT PAUL, MN, February 17, 2019 — The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, as the Minnesota Center for the Book, has launched the Minnesota…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, February 14, 2019 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today that David Mura, author, critic, teacher, mentor, and performance artist, is the winner of the 2019 Kay Sexton Award. Sponsored by St. Catherine University, the award is presented annually to an individual or organization in recognition of longstanding…
Read MoreGary is one of our featured authors in this year’s Fireside Reading Series. You can meet Gary on Wednesday, February 6 at Hamline Midway Library. More info here. We asked Gary a few questions prior to the event. What inspires your writing? More than anything, I think it’s my need to tell stories, and the…
Read MoreThe Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced finalists in all nine categories for the 2019 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. Chosen on Saturday, January 26, by 27 judges from around the state – writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers, and others from the literary community – the finalists for each…
Read MoreThe elected individuals will play a key role in the organization’s major 2019 endeavors. SAINT PAUL, MN, January 23, 2019 —The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library has elected five new trustees to its board of directors, effective January 1, 2019. The new members bring a wide range of expertise and experience to the…
Read MoreSarah is one of our featured authors in this year’s Fireside Reading Series. You can meet Sarah on Wednesday, January 23rd at Hamline Midway Library. More info here. We asked Sarah a few questions prior to the event. What inspires your writing? I’m inspired by what makes people tick, how they react to and navigate…
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