Anne Ursu, author of Not Quite a Ghost Middle Grade Literature Category, sponsored by Education Minnesota 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 this…
Read MoreKao Kalia Yang, author of The Diamond Explorer Middle Grade Literature Category, sponsored by Education Minnesota 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 this…
Read MoreAnn Regan Named 2025 Kay Sexton Award Recipient SAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, March 25, 2025 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today that editor Ann Regan is the winner of the 2025 Kay Sexton Award for her significant contributions to and leadership in Minnesota’s literary community. The award is presented annually to…
Read MoreWhy Libraries I recently returned from a convening with 60+ library leaders from across the country. Today, I write to share some reflections from this experience and why I am more committed than ever to our work supporting libraries. Hosted annually by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, we come together to learn…
Read MoreSAINT PAUL, MINNESOTA, January 25, 2025 – The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library announced today finalists in ten categories for the 2025 Minnesota Book Awards, presented this year by sponsor Education Minnesota. New this year is a special Anthology Category that will be included every other year. Chosen on Saturday, January 25, by…
Read MoreWe’re so thrilled that David Wroblewski will join us for this year’s Opus & Olives. In preparation for the big event, we asked David a few questions to help fans get to know him better. This is an #opusexclusive. Tell us something people might not know about you. Motorcycling is a passion of mine– took it…
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