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The Friends

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We invest in the Library because stronger libraries build stronger communities.

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Because of The Friends’ support, the library can respond better to community needs, so their communities thrive. The Case for The Friends: thefriends.org/wp-content/upl…

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Have you ever thought about becoming a judge for the Minnesota Book Awards? To learn more and to apply, visit: thefriends.org/judge youtu.be/K77O3iNUIko


Support your library and have some fun - get your tickets now to the 20th annual Opus & Olives: A Benefit with Friends! thefriends.org/opus-olives-ga…

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What an incredible evening at the Ordway celebrating the best books of the year! Congratulations again to all the winners and finalists. See the full list of winners here:  thefriends.org/minnesota-book…

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We’re almost there! Our next winner is "How to Communicate" by John Lee Clark, part of the Poetry category, sponsored by Wellington Management, Inc. Congratulations! #mnbookawards

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“The Complicated Calculus (and Cows) of Carl Paulsen” by Gary Eldon Peter is our next winner! This gem is part of the Young Adult Literature, sponsored by Expedition Credit Union. Congrats Gary! #mnbookawards

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Thanks for following along as we announce the best books of the year! Our next award goes to “The Counterclockwise Heart” by Brian Farrey in the Middle Grade Literature category, sponsored by Education Minnesota. #mnbookawards

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The award for the Children’s Literature category, sponsored by Bernadette Janisch, goes to “So Much Snow” by Kristen Schroeder, illustrated by Sarah Jacoby. Congratulations Kristen! #mnbookawards

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Congratulations to Staci Lola Drouillard, author of “Seven Aunts” and winner of the Minnesota Book Award in the category of Memoir & Creative Nonfiction, sponsored by Bradshaw Celebration of Life Centers. More to come at the #mnbookawards

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“When Minnehaha Flowed With Whiskey: A Spirited History of the Falls” by Karen E. Cooper is the winner of the Emilie Buchwald Award for Minnesota Nonfiction, sponsored by Annette and John Whaley. Well done Karen! #mnbookawards

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Here’s your next winner: “Wilhelm’s Way: The Inspiring Story of the Iowa Chemist Who Saved The Manhattan Project” by Teresa Wilhelm Waldof, part of the General Nonfiction category, sponsored by The Duchess Harris Collection. Congratulations! #mnbookawards

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We have our first winner! “The Barrens” by Kurt Johnson and Ellie Johnson in the Novel & Short Story category, sponsored by Jeff Janisch. Congratulations to this father-daughter duo! What a start to this year’s #mnbookawards!

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It’s Finalist Friday in honor of the 2023 Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Education Minnesota! Meet the Finalists of the Novel & Short Story, Children’s Literature, and Emilie Buchwald Award for Minnesota Nonfiction Categories... youtube.com/playlist?list=…


Today, meet the 2023 Finalists of the Novel & Short Story Category, sponsored by Jeff Janisch! We have exclusive interviews with each author and a panel discussion between the finalists here: thefriends.org/category/36-bo… #mnbookawards

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Today, meet the 2023 Finalists of the Emilie Buchwald Award for Minnesota Nonfiction Category, sponsored by Annette and John Whaley! We have exclusive interviews with each author and a panel discussion between the finalists here: thefriends.org/category/36-bo… #mnbookawards

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Today, meet the 2023 Finalists of the Children's Literature Category, sponsored by Bernadette Janisch! We have exclusive interviews with each author and a panel discussion between the finalists here: thefriends.org/category/36-bo… #mnbookawards

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It’s Finalist Friday in honor of the 2023 Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Education Minnesota! Meet the Finalists in these panel discussions between authors... youtube.com/playlist?list=…

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Today, meet the 2023 Finalists of the Middle Grade Literature Category, sponsored by Education Minnesota! We have exclusive interviews with each author and a panel discussion between the finalists here: thefriends.org/category/36-bo… #mnbookawards

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Today, meet the 2023 Finalists of the Memoir & Creative Nonfiction Category, sponsored by Bradshaw Celebration of Life Centers! We have exclusive interviews with each author and a panel discussion between the finalists here: thefriends.org/category/36-bo… #mnbookawards

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Today, meet the 2023 Finalists of the General Nonfiction category, sponsored by The Duchess Harris Collection! We have exclusive interviews with each author and a panel discussion between the finalists here: thefriends.org/category/36-bo… #mnbookawards

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It’s Finalist Friday in honor of the 2023 Minnesota Book Awards Ceremony, sponsored by Education Minnesota! Watch our first three Meet the Finalists videos. #mnbookawards Meet the Finalists | 2023 Minnesota Book Awards youtube.com/playlist?list=…


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