21st Manitoba Book Awards shortlists

Administered this year by the Association of Manitoba Book Publishers, The Manitoba Book Awards celebrates its 21st anniversary with the presentation of 13 awards celebrating Manitoba's writers and publishers. Winners will be announced at the presentation, this year hosted by Shelagh Rogers, of CBC Radio's The Next Chapter and will be held on Saturday, April 25 at the Winnipeg Art Gallery (300 Memorial Boulevard) in the Muriel Richardson Auditorium. Cocktails are at 7:30 p.m., with the ceremony starting at 8:30 p.m., followed by a small reception. Asmission is free and all are welcome to attend.