Minnesota Author

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Photo of author Diane Wilson against a wood background. Minitex logo in upper left hand corner.

Three questions with One Book | One Minnesota author Diane Wilson

"Where We Come From" was chosen for the 13th iteration of Minnesota’s state-wide book club, One Book | One Minnesota. This title presents a picture-book collaboration in which four authors explore where they each come from, literally and metaphorically. Diane Wilson is an award-winning author and educator who explores, reflects, and celebrates Indigenous identity and community.
Author Shannon Gibney and her book drawing counterpart against a space background and quotation for the book. Minitex and One Book One Minnesota logo in upper right and left corner.

Three questions with One Book | One Minnesota author Shannon Gibney

"Where We Come From" was chosen for the 13th iteration of Minnesota’s state-wide book club, One Book | One Minnesota. This title presents a picture-book collaboration in which four authors explore where they each come from, literally and metaphorically. Shannon Gibney is one of four co-authors. Shannon is an award-winning author of novels, anthologies, essays, and picture books for readers of all ages, known for amplifying overlooked voices and telling powerful, often untold stories that confront difficult truths.
Author Sun Yung Shin and her book drawing counterpart against a space background and quotation for the book. Minitex and One Book One Minnesota logo in upper right and left corner.

Three questions with One Book | One Minnesota author Sun Yung Shin

"Where We Come From" was chosen for the 13th iteration of Minnesota’s state-wide book club, One Book | One Minnesota. This title presents a picture-book collaboration in which four authors explore where they each come from, literally and metaphorically. Sun Yung Shin is one of four co-authors. Sun is an award-winning poet whose work has earned honors such as the Midland Authors Society Award for Poetry, the Minnesota Book Award, and the Asian American Literary Award, with additional recognition as a finalist for the PEN USA Literary Award and multiple Minnesota Book Awards.
Image of author John Coy, and a younger version of himself in drawing form form. A quote in the middle between. Minitex and One Book One Minnesota logos in upper corners.

Three questions with One Book | One Minnesota Author - John Coy

"Where We Come From" was chosen for the 13th iteration of Minnesota’s state-wide book club, One Book | One Minnesota. This title presents a picture-book collaboration in which four authors explore where they each come from, literally and metaphorically. John Coy is one of four co-authors. John has earned numerous prestigious honors for his contributions to children’s literature, including the Marion Vannett Ridgway Award, Charlotte Zolotow Award, and the Kerlan Award.

National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for 2016 Awards

National Book Critics Circle Announces Finalists for 2016 Awards