Minnesota Book Awards

The Minnesota Book Awards is a year-long program that connects readers and writers throughout Minnesota with the stories of our neighbors!

The winners for the 2021 Minnesota Book Awards were announced via livestream on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at 7:00pm.

As the offical bookseller partner of the Minnesota Book Awards, Red Balloon Bookshop is the perfect place to pick up Minnesota Book Award finalists and winners!

Browse finalists and winners below by category or see all winners at the bottom of the page. Use coupon code MNBA21 at check-out through May 2 to give a portion of the proceeds from your purchase to The Friends.