Can’t get enough of the Minnesota Book Awards? For the next month, public libraries in the metro region will be hosting Minnesota Book Awards finalists – each library hosts a different category, and the finalists from each category will be present to read from their nominated works. Some events include appearances by previous winners, too!
While we realize that these events are all in the Twin Cities, you can save on the cost of attending the Gala and still get to know these great Minnesota authors! Some are during the week, and others are on the weekend – opening up the possibility for a much-needed night on the town or weekend getaway! You can get the details on these eight events here. Once you’re on the page, scroll down to “Public Libraries Celebrate the Minnesota Book Awards.”
On Saturday, January 31st, the finalists for the 27th Annual Minnesota Book Awards were announced. 4 books in each of the 8 categories were announced, for a total of 32 books. Winners will be announced at the Minnesota Book Awards Gala on Saturday, April 18th. To see the list of finalists and get more information about the Minnesota Book Awards Gala, click here.
For more information about other upcoming library events, take a look at our Event Listing.
The Friends of the St. Paul Public Library have announced the finalists for the 24th annual Minnesota Book Awards! To see a list of all the finalists by category, please visit http://www.thefriends.org/programs/mnbookawards/mba_author_news.html#24thfinalists. The categories include: Children’s Literature, General Nonfiction, Genre Fiction, Memoir & Creative Nonfiction, Minnesota, Novel & Short Story, Poetry, and Young People’s Literature.
Also of note, the 24th Annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala, when the winners will be announced, will be held on Saturday, April 14th. Visit the main Minnesota Book Awards site http://www.thefriends.org/programs/mnbookawards.html for additional information and resources.
Keep your eyes peeled for another blog post from us during the month of March about how you can play a part in selecting the Readers’ Choice Award winner!
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Can’t get enough of the Minnesota Book Awards? For the next month, public libraries in the metro region will be hosting Minnesota Book Awards finalists – each library hosts a different category, and the finalists from each category will be present to read from their nominated works. Some events include appearances by previous winners, too!