
Thursday, October 12, 2023
Machine Shop
300 Second Street Southeast | Minneapolis 55414
6:00 p.m. Social hour
7:00 p.m. Dinner & program
Join fellow book lovers for a social hour with drinks from Surly Brewing and Vikre Distillery, pop-up bookstore, seated dinner, inspiring program, and live auction—all in celebration and support of transformative books.
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Images from the 2022 Book Lovers Ball with U.S. Poet Laureate Ada Limón.
Thank you to last year’s attendees and sponsors!
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Milkweed is committed to ecological stewardship. In addition to publishing books that explore our relationship with the more-than-human world, we strive to use the most sustainable production practices and to reduce the impact of our operations in the environment. Events are historically wasteful, but we are working closely with our partners to plan and execute a Book Lovers Ball that minimizes waste and reduces carbon emissions. This includes:
Eliminating single-use items
Composting or recycling all event materials
Using sustainable materials in all decor
Encouraging carpooling and public transportation use for staff and guests
Utilizing in-season and locally grown food and carefully gauging portions
Understanding our overall carbon footprint and reducing wherever possible