24th Annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala

Marvin Windows and Doors presents the
24TH Annual Minnesota Book Awards Gala Celebration
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Crowne Plaza Hotel 11 East Kellogg Boulevard, Saint Paul
SOME Tickets May Still Remain But Online Sales Have Ended. Please Call 651-366-6497 To Order Or Check Availability.
7:00 p.m. Reception, Cash Bar, Book Signing and Sales
8:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony (featuring complimentary wine and refreshments)
NEW This Year: Join us immediately after the Awards Ceremony for complimentary champagne and dessert at our After-party! Live music, additional book sales and signing, cash bar available.
Cocktail or business attire suggested. Seating is limited. Please reserve early.
Book Awards will be presented in eight categories, plus:
The Readers’ Choice Award, sponsored by TwinCities.com and the Pioneer Press .
The Kay Sexton Award, sponsored by Common Good Books, honoring outstanding contributions to Minnesota’s book community.
The Minnesota Book Artist Award, sponsored by Lerner Publishing Group and presented with the Minnesota Center for Book Arts.
The Hognander Minnesota History Award - a new, biennial award recognizing the most outstanding scholarly work of Minnesota history published during the preceding two years.
The evening’s program features live music by The Willie August Project, celebrity presenters, original performances, and more!
The Minnesota Book Awards is a project of The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library, in consortium with the Saint Paul Public Library and the City of Saint Paul. Outreach partners and supporting organizations include: