On September 12, Books For Africa will celebrate 20 years of service and the shipment of 20 million books to the children of Africa.  This momentous anniversary will be marked by an African-themed gala at the Minnesota History Center starting at 6 p.m. 

We hope you will join us and emcee Kerri Miller, host of Minnesota Public Radio's Midmorning and Talking Volumes. Our festive evening will feature hors d'oeuvres and a full dinner, as well as an African fashion show, African music, and a market with African crafts and wares. Ambassadors and representatives from many of the 38 African countries that we have served will also add to the international atmosphere. 

Where: Minnesota History Center
            345 Kellogg Blvd. West
            St. Paul, MN 55102

When: Friday, September 12, 2008
           6:00–11:00 p.m.

Tickets: $100 for 1 ticket, $75 for 2 or more PURCHASE NOW

For tickets, you can also call the BFA office at 651-602-9844 or email bfa@booksforafrica.org. A limited number of reduced-price tickets are available. Please call the office for more information.

Rooms are reserved for Thursday and Friday nights for guests coming into town for the gala. When registering, identify Books For Africa to get the special rates.

Crowne Plaza Hotel
11 East Kellogg Boulevard, St. Paul, MN 55101
Lisa Lopez at 651-605-0169
Deluxe Accommodations $139/night

St. Paul Hotel
350 Market Street, St. Paul, MN 55102
651-292-9292
Deluxe Accommodations $152/night
Parking is available (in Landmark ramp for $18/day)

Thank you for your support!  We look forward to seeing you in September at the Minnesota History Center.