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.

⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Children's Literature

⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in General Nonfiction

⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Genre Fiction

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⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Memoir & Creative Nonfiction

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⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Middle Grade Literature

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⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Minnesota Nonfiction

⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Novel & Short Story

⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Poetry

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⭐ Minnesota Book Award 2021 Winner in Young Adult Literature