Each day we highlight one of the 36 finalists leading up to the April 8 announcement of the Minnesota Book Awards, presented by Education Minnesota. Today we feature 2017 General Nonfiction finalist: Canoes: A Natural History in North America by Mark Neuzil and Norman Sims Published by University of Minnesota Press Ancient records of canoes…
Read MoreEach day we highlight one of the 36 finalists leading up to the April 8 announcement of the Minnesota Book Awards, presented by Education Minnesota. Today we feature 2017 Children’s Literature finalist: Tell Me a Tattoo Story by Alison McGhee, illustrated by Eliza Wheeler Published by Chronicle Books Category Sponsor: Books for Africa Alison McGhee’s newest children’s…
Read MoreThis letter was originally sent to staff members of the Saint Paul Public Library on February 17, as a response to questions around the library’s role in facilitating discussions in the current political climate. Dear colleagues and friends, The current political atmosphere has given rise to uncertainty and concern for our democracy and for the…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, February 26, 2017 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is pleased to announce Lou Bellamy, founder of Penumbra Theatre, teacher, mentor, and tireless promoter of African American literature, as the winner of the 2017 Kay Sexton Award. The award is presented annually to an individual or organization in recognition…
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For more than four decades, Lou Bellamy has been a champion of African American literature, bringing to light works by African American playwrights, enabling artists to find their voice, and inspiring understanding of the vital role these stories play in our community and history. Bellamy founded Penumbra Theatre in 1976, which for 40 years has…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, January 28, 2017 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library is pleased to announce finalists in all nine categories for the 29th Annual Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. Chosen on Saturday, January 28, by 27 judges from around the state – writers, teachers, librarians, booksellers,…
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