by Maggie Snow
Quick Summary
The Minnesota Author Project is seeking judges to support the competition's sixth edition. Judges should expect to read approximately ten books from mid-May through September. The deadline to volunteer is Friday, April 21.
Minnesota libraries are seeking judges for the 6th annual Minnesota Author Project, including educators, booksellers, librarians, and others who know and love books. Interested? Fill out this brief form to become a judge or to nominate someone else. The deadline to volunteer is Friday, April 21. Thank you! Judge training sessions will take place on Monday, April 24 and Thursday, April 27.
Contest categories include Adult Fiction, Young Adult, and Communities Create. Winners receive a $2,000 cash prize, a write-up in "Library Journal," recognition from the American Library Association, and opportunities to promote their work in Minnesota public libraries. The contest is spearheaded by MN Writes MN Reads in partnership with "Library Journal" and the Minnesota Library Foundation.
