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SUMMARY:Minneapolis - Minnesota Writers Off the Page: Tarik Dobbs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special Poetry Month event featuring poet Tarik Dobbs in conversation with Sagirah Shahid\, discussing Dobbs’ powerful collection\, “Nazar Boy.” This thought-provoking work explores themes of identity\, surveillance\, and the complexities of Arab American life through sharp\, evocative verse. \nFollowing the discussion\, audience members are invited to participate in a Q&A session\, enjoy light refreshments\, and have further informal conversation with the featured speakers. Copies of “Nazar Boy” will be available for purchase\, and the evening will finish with a book signing. \nAbout the Author\nTarik Dobbs (b. 1997\, Dearborn\, MI) is a writer\, artist\, and Poetry Foundation Ruth Lilly & Dorothy Sargent Rosenberg Poetry Fellow. Dobbs holds an M.F.A. in creative writing from the University of Minnesota and an M.F.A. in art\, theory\, practice from Northwestern University. Dobbs is assistant professor of English in creative writing (poetry) at Southwest Minnesota State University. The debut poetry collections by Dobbs\, Nazar Boy (2024) and Dearbornistan (2026)\, are from Haymarket Books. \nAbout the Moderator\nSagirah Shahid is an African American Muslim poet\, editor\, arts administrator\, and performance artist from Minneapolis\, MN. She is a recipient of awards\, fellowship\, and residencies from the Loft Literary Center\, Minnesota Center for Book Arts\, Twin Cities Media Alliance\, Shangri La Museum of Islamic Art and Muslim Advocates\, Strive Publishing\, Wisdom Ways\, Nicollet Lanterns\, and 826 MSP. Sagirah’s prose and poetry have been published by Mizna\, The Drinking Gourd\, Insight News\, Winter Tangerine\, Pollen\, Blue Minaret\, Puerto Del Sol\, Paper Darts\, Juked\, Walker Art Center\, About Place Journal\, the Saint Paul Almanac\, and elsewhere. \nThis event is presented in partnership with New Arab American Theater Works\, a Minnesota based collective of SWANA (Southwest Asian/North African) playwrights\, musicians\, and performing artists\, and is part of the Minnesota Writers Off the Page series\, bringing the inspirational voices of Minnesota’s authors directly to you. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minneapolis-minnesota-writers-off-the-page-tarik-dobbs/
LOCATION:The Loft at Open Book\, 1011 Washington Ave S\, Minneapolis\, MN\, 55415\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota Writers Off the Page,Public Programming,Public Programs
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SUMMARY:Northfield - Threads of Tanka: A Reading and Poetry Writing Event
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month this April with the Poet Laureate of Northfield\, Russ Paladin\, and the Minnesota Poet Laureate\, Gwen Nell Westerman! Russ and Gwen will come together for an interactive event that includes poetry readings\, a conversation on craft and inspiration\, and writing – with a focus on the poetic form of tanka. \nAs part of the event\, participants will have the chance to dive deeper into the art of tanka with a short\, guided writing activity—an opportunity to create your own verse\, no matter your level of experience. We’ll have also have light refreshments and each participant will receive a complimentary copy of “Songs\, Blood Deep” to take home. \nWhether you’re a seasoned poetry lover or simply curious about exploring this unique art form\, come celebrate the power of words with the laureates! \nAbout the Poets\nUnder his pen name Russ Paladin\, Russel Boyington has published work in The Brasilia Review\, DISTURBED Digest\, and Medusa’s Laugh Press. His novel SOUND OF DARKNESS was runner-up for the Joanna Catherine Scott Novel Excerpt Prize. When not slaving over one pencil sketch or another\, practicing piano\, or directing middle school or community theater\, he supervises the Before/After School Care program at Prairie Creek Community School. Northfield\, Minnesota\, located in the Upper Mississppi River Valley\, has been his home for 10 years. Russel is the current Northfield Poet Laureate. \nGwen Nell Westerman is a poet\, visual artist\, and scholar. Her roots are deep in the landscape of the tallgrass prairie and reveal themselves in her art and writing. She is an enrolled citizen of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate\, and her father’s family is from the Heipa District. Her mother’s family is from the Flint District of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma. Neither of her parents spoke English when they were sent as small children to boarding schools in Oklahoma and South Dakota. Singing and writing for as long as she can remember\, Gwen understands from experience the important ways language and the land shape who we are. She was appointed as the Poet Laureate of Minnesota by Governor Tim Walz in 2021. \nRegistration\nThis event is free to attend\, however registration is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Space is limited so register soon! \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/northfield-threads-of-tanka-a-reading-and-poetry-writing-event/
LOCATION:Northfield Public Library\, 210 Washington St\, Northfield\, MN\, 55057\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Minnesota's Poet Laureate,Public Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T110000
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SUMMARY:Red Wing – Minnesota Children’s Book Festival
DESCRIPTION:The Anderson Center at Tower View is pleased to announce that the 26th annual Minnesota Children’s Book Festival will be held on Saturday\, September 13\, 2025 from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. This beloved event features presentations of new books by award-winning authors and illustrators writing for young readers through middle grade. Taking place at the Anderson Center’s beautiful\, historic Tower View campus\, the Children’s Book Festival is an ideal opportunity for families to connect\, learn\, and play. \nThroughout the afternoon\, each author or illustrator presents their work\, reads from their book\, and participates in a meet & greet and book signing booth. Taking place outdoors\, the event also features hands-on activities that engage the mind\, body\, and imagination. With balloons\, face painting\, art-making\, kid-friendly food trucks\, and more\, there’s something to delight the inner child in all of us.  \nThis event is FREE and all ages are welcome! \nThe Minnesota Humanities Center will be tabling throughout the day — stop by to say hello\, learn more about our book projects\, and let us know you saw the event on our website to win a prize! \nFor a complete schedule of events\, please visit the Anderson Center website. \nSchedule of Events
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/minnesota-childrens-book-festival/
LOCATION:Anderson Center at Tower View\, 163 Tower View Drive\, Red Wing\, MN\, 55066\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Kid Friendly,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Colin Nelson-Dusek":MAILTO:colin@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:Winona - Shorelines and Storylines: An Artist Gathering
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of reflection\, story\, and shared warmth around the fire (weather permitting). This gathering offers an opportunity to connect with the artists of Once Upon A Shore through a special panel conversation moderated by guest exhibition curator\, Heid E. Erdrich. Enjoy passed appetizers\, and purchase drinks from Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM)’s Water Bar Cafe & Provisions. The Minnesota Humanities Center is excited to partner with MMAM to highlight artists Gwen Nell Westerman\, Tashia Hart\, and Cole Redhorse Taylor who have contributed to the Native American Lives Series\, books by and about Dakota and Ojibwe Minnesotans\, for middle grade readers. Guests are also invited to purchase a variety of books created by exhibition artists\, including the newest publications Ella Cara Deloria: Dakota Language Protector\, Charles Albert Bender: National Baseball Hall of Fame Pitcher\, Peggy Flanagan: Lieutenant Governor\, and Carrie Cavender Schommer: Dakota Language Teacher\, and have your copy signed and personalized. \nRegistration\nShorelines and Storylines is organized by the Minnesota Marine Art Museum. Registration through the Minnesota Marine Art Museum is required to attend. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/winona-shorelines-and-storylines-an-artist-gathering/
LOCATION:Minnesota Marine Art Museum\, 800 Riverview Drive\, Winona\, 55987\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Greater Minnesota,Native American Lives Series,Public Programming
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ORGANIZER;CN="Corey China":MAILTO:corey@mnhum.org
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Meet the Finalists of the 2026 Minnesota Book Awards
DESCRIPTION:The Minnesota Humanities Center is proud to sponsor the 2026 Minnesota Books Awards category of Novel/Short Story. Join us to meet the finalists for this year’s award at a Meet the Finalists event\, hosted by The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. \nThis year’s finalists in the Novel/Short Story category are: \n\n“Ashes to Ashes” by Thomas Maltman\n“If the Dead Belong Here: A Novel” by Carson Faust\n“Lucky Tomorrow: Stories” by Deborah Jiang-Stein\n“The Many Mothers of Dolores Moore” by Anika Fajardo\n\nMinnesota Book Award finalist authors from all nine awards categories will participate in readings\, panel discussions\, and other activities about their books and their work at this special event. Events will take place in different rooms of the library throughout the day. Come for one or stay for all! It’s your choice. Attendees can also buy finalist books and enjoy library activities. \nRegistration\nRegistration for this free event is through The Friends of the Saint Paul Public Library. \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-meet-the-finalists-of-the-2026-minnesota-book-awards/
LOCATION:George Latimer Central Library\, 90 W. Fourth Street\, St. Paul\, 55102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Public Programming
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260404T160000
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SUMMARY:St. Paul - Hope is a Force
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate National Poetry Month at the Minnesota Humanities Center! In partnership with the East Side Arts Council\, this free community gathering brings together a vibrant lineup of local poets sharing original work shaped by a range of perspectives and ways of seeing the world. Poets reading include: \n\nJoe Alfano\nJan Borofka\nColleen Callahan\nDiane Jarvenpa\nMarla Kennedy\nDiane Brady Leighton\nMem Lloyd\nSheila OKeefe\nRomi Slowiak\nLeslie Thomas\nRoslye Ultan\nCarol Wichers\n\nThrough an inspiring showcase of readings\, this afternoon will highlight the richness of our local literary community. Poetry invites us to pause\, listen\, and connect. Light refreshments will be available—come enjoy an afternoon of words that resonate. \nThis event is held in partnership with East Side Arts Council (ESAC)\, a community arts organization offering accessible\, low-cost\, or free arts programs led by accomplished professional artists. ESAC celebrates the diversity of its neighborhood and builds appreciation of the arts. \nRegistration\nThis event is free\, however registration is required. \nRegistration Questions: registrations@mnhum.org  \nRegister Now
URL:https://www.mnhum.org/event/st-paul-hope-is-a-force/
LOCATION:Minnesota Humanities Event Center\, 987 Ivy Avenue East\, Saint Paul\, MN\, 55106\, United States
CATEGORIES:Books, Poetry, and Literature,Free,Public Programming
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