We spread love for MN books & artists by hosting storytelling exhibits in nontraditional spaces.

  • Our Mission

    We promote love, literacy, and local authors by hosting storytelling exhibits in unexpected places. 

  • Our Strategy

    While we love traditional events in libraries and bookstores, we aim to bring the pages to the people! An everyday errand becomes an invitation to enjoy Minnesota-made books. Active kids can read on-the-go. Young dreamers can meet artists who live in their neighborhoods. 

  • Our Goals

    To invest in Minnesota artists

    To share high quality text and illustrations

    To showcase diverse books and diverse book makers 

    To create literary touchstones for all

Meet the team

Sarah Warren
Founder/Executive Director
 
Catherine Urdahl
Founder/Director of Operations/Treasurer
 
Cristeta Boarini
Board of Directors
 
Karen Latchana Kenney
Artist Liaison/Board of Directors
 
Marian Hassan
Board of Directors
 
Zsamé Morgan
Board of Directors

Picture Book Parade

is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization supported by book lovers like you and by grants from organizations including the Metro Regional Arts Council and the Minnesota State Arts Board.