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✨ Delighted that vainika Nirmala Rajasekar has been awarded Anderson Center at Tower View's AP Anderson award. Had the pleasure of attending her concert while in residence there in 2018. She played in tandem with music ensemble Zeitgeist. Here's an excerpt youtu.be/yGI40Euroj0 அற்புதமான செய்தி!

Thank you The Minnesota Star Tribune Anderson Center at Tower View 🙏🙏

Congratulations to Amy Berkowitz on the publication of Gravitas. This poetry collection was begun at the Anderson Center during Amy's 2019 residency, and we're so excited that readers have this opportunity to explore and experience this work!

There are amazing items in our fundraising auction, including a manuscript consultation with Graywolf Press Associate Editor & former Anderson Center Resident Anni Liu! The online auction runs this Thursday evening, ending at 8:10 p.m. CST. Register here: tinyurl.com/5asyr5x3

We’re excited for our 2023 Artist Residency season to begin this Fri! The July cohort includes: A B Y W O L F, @zeinabeck, @earthtokb, Eva-Maria Schitter, Elgin Cleckley, Kate Im, & U of Minnesota MFA fellows Olivia Fantini and Ciara Alfaro. Learn more at tinyurl.com/yr5vbr4z

We're proud to present the MN Children's Book Fest on Sat, 9/16, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. featuring presentations of new books by: The Annotated Bibliography of Daniel R. Bernstrom & Heidi Woodward Sheffield, @GibneyShannon, @sarahelizwarren, Drew Brockington!!!, Phyllis Alsdurf, @HMBouwman, Emiko Rainbow & Monica Rojas, and Ty Chapman

Hello there! We’re the Anderson Center at Tower View, an artist community offering residencies, studios, & community engagement programs at Tower View—the historic home of A.P. & Lydia Anderson. We’re excited to introduce our new logo!

"Good Night, Little Man" (HarperKids, 2023) by The Annotated Bibliography of Daniel R. Bernstrom is a heartwarming bedtime romp featuring vibrant & illustrations by Heidi W. Sheffield (Heidi Woodward Sheffield). Learn more & meet Daniel & Heidi at the MN Children's Book Festival on Sat, 9/16! AndersonCenter.org/bookfest

Capturing both the joy & frustrations of toddler life & young parenthood, "Everything a Drum" (@AmicusPub, 2023) by @SarahElizWarren speaks to both young rhythm makers & their parents. Learn more & meet Sarah at the MN Children's Book Festival on Sat, 9/16 AndersonCenter.org/bookfest

"Nana & Abuela" (MHS Press, 2023) by Monica Rojas, w/ illustrations by Emiko Rainbow, explores the experience of growing up multilingual & sharing love for grandparents of different heritages. Meet Monica & Emiko at the MN Children's Book Fest on Sat, 9/16 AndersonCenter.org/bookfest

Our Early Career Artist Residency Program, supported by the Jerome Foundation, has been taking place this month. tinyurl.com/nbuhruef It's been an honor to host this amazing cohort of creatives (L to R): Sarah Evenson AriDy Nox, Zosha Warpeha, 🏹, & Ash Goh Hua.

Books 3 & 4 of Drew Brockington’s early reader graphic novel series "Waffles and Pancake" (@littlebrownyr) has the future Catstronaut using hilarious creativity & the power of teamwork. Join Drew Brockington!!! at the MN Children's Book Festival on Sat, 9/16! andersoncenter.org/bookfest

"Sam & the Incredible African & American Food Fight" (U of MN Press) is a seriously funny book by Shannon Gibney that explores how cultural clashes can emerge--even at the family dinner table. Meet Shannon at the MN Children's Book Festival on Sat, 9/16! AndersonCenter.org/bookfest

Our September Artists-in-Residence are busy creating new work here at Tower View (L to R): Daniel Liévano, Becca McCharen, Rhea Nowak, Rehab El Sadek, & Junauda Petrus. tinyurl.com/mszk6unc

A heartwarming middle grade story using fantasy and humor to explore themes of grief and friendship, @HMBouwman’s “Gossamer Summer” is a complete delight of originality and specificity. Learn more & meet the author at the MN Children’s Book Fest 9/16 andersoncenter.org/bookfest

In Ty Chapman’s "Looking For Happy" (Beaming Books), a young boy is having a dreary day, and nothing seems to help. In the end, he discovers that happiness is easiest to find when you're not looking. Meet Ty at the MN Children's Book Fest on 9/16! andersoncenter.org/bookfest

Happy publication day to author Phyllis Alsdurf & her brand-new book “Halloween in the Orchard” (Beaming Books)! Meet Phyllis & learn more about this cheerful story that invites readers to anticipate Halloween at the MN Children's Book Festival Sat, 9/16 AndersonCenter.org/bookfest

We're now accepting applications for our 2024 Artist Residency Programs in Red Wing, MN! Advance your practice with dedicated time & space in a community of artists! Deadline for all opportunities is Jan. 9, 2024 Learn more & apply at: tinyurl.com/448d74ej

We're honored to host Jonathan Escoffery for a reading & discussion in Red Wing, MN on Friday, October 27. Details at: tinyurl.com/yrbwtfda. Congrats on making the Booker Prize shortlist Jonathan Escoffery!

We're excited to host 9 artists for residencies of various durations throughout the month of October: Jillian Rae, Eric Martin, Nardine, Eva Smith Glynn, Anton Vázquez, Aaron Johnson-Ortiz, Cherrie Yu, Ahimsa Timoteo Bodhrán, & James Curry. tinyurl.com/mtj5jae5 #artistresidency