MN Writes MN Reads is a project to bring all Minnesota libraries and residents resources to self-publish e-books, and access to collections of independently-published e-books by local authors.
- create books using Pressbooks software.
- share their works for inclusion in the online Indie Minnesota collection and potential inclusion in the Indie Author Project Select collections of e-books.
- read e-books by independently published local authors.
These services are freely available for Minnesota libraries and residents.
Support Local Authors
MN Writes MN Reads can be used to:
- give local authors and creators an outlet to format and publish their books.
- provide access to self-published materials by local authors.
- support your library’s writing groups.
- enhance your library’s programs and author events.
- create shared reading and writing experiences.
- enable open educational resource (OER) creation.
Support Teachers and Students
MN Writes MN Reads can be used to:
- create shared writing and reading experiences in the classroom by linking directly to Pressbooks and BiblioBoard Library site.
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Minnesota Author Project
I work at a library. What do I need to do?
Aspiring authors NEED YOU to help them apply.
Thank you for being part of this valuable, library-driven initiative. The Minnesota Author Project contests are open from April 1-May 31 annually.