Minnesota Book Awards 30th Anniversary Events
The Minnesota Book Awards sponsored three special events to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the awards. Viking Library System was one of the regional public library systems selected to offer these programs. The programs included Music Meets Minnesota Lit held in Alexandria; 2017 Minnesota Book Award Winners: Reading & Conversation, held in Fergus Falls; Prized Writers in Conversation, held in Elbow Lake.
166 participated
75% of the attendees will state that the program provided them with a greater understanding of Minnesota literature and the writing process. 60% of attendees will state that the program introduced them to new authors. 60% of attendees will state they are more likely to look for other books written by Minnesota writers because of the program.
96% of the attendees agreed that the program provided them with a greater understanding of Minnesota literature and the writing process. 99% of attendees agreed that the program introduced them to new authors. 96% of attendees agreed they are more likely to look for other books written by Minnesota writers because of the program.
Minnesota Center for the Book (through grant funding received from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Minnesota State Arts Board, and Art Works), Douglas County Library, Fergus Falls Public Library, Thorson Memorial Library, Viking Library System.