Literary Arts

Literary Arts is seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications! 🔍

This role will connect the institutional voice and branding across all Literary Arts programs, including the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe.

Visit the link in our bio to learn more about the application process or lit-arts.org/dir_marketingandcomms.

“It’s so important to teach [kids] empathy and imagination, but also how you show up for someone and hold space with them.” - Renée Watson

Congratulations to Literary Arts board member, Renée Watson, who was recently named one of TIME’s inaugural Visionaries. This list honors leaders who are shaping the future for young people across education, health, wellness, technology, and beyond.

Literary Arts is honored to collaborate with authors like Renée who are committed to creating change through their work!

Read the full article: https://lit-arts.org/watson_time

This Children's Author Helps Young Readers Make Sense of Big Feelings 2026 Newbery Medal winner Renée Watson creates stories that give kids language for loss, joy, and everything in between.

📣Attention 📣: Literary Arts is now accepting applications for the 2027 Oregon Literary Fellowships. The deadline for submissions is Friday, August 7th!

In 2027, we will award up to thirteen fellowships of $4,000, two Career Fellowships of $10,000, and two Publisher Fellowships of $4,000. These are intended to help Oregon writers at all stages of their career initiate, develop, or complete literary projects. Fellowships are also awarded to Oregon’s indie publishers and small presses that demonstrate a commitment to literary publishing.

Have questions? We will be hosting three information sessions, the first of which will take place on Zoom on Thursday, June 25, from 4:00-5:00 p.m.

For more information, check out the link in our bio or lit-arts.org/olf2027

"Whether their characters are explicitly or, in some of these titles, implicitly q***r, LGBTQ+ writers and characters have always existed in the literary world."

Bookseller Audrey wants you to add q***r classics to your TBR! Check out their new display next time you're browsing the store or explore their picks online at the link in bio. ***rclassics

Mark your calendars: Portland Book Festival returns November 2-8, 2026! ☂️📚🏙️

We're excited to announce that Portland Book Festival has grown into a larger, multiday celebration centered around books and storytelling, in collaboration with some of Portland’s most beloved cultural partners.

Alongside more than 100 regional and national best-selling authors, the festival will also feature a variety of new programming, including live music, visual arts, culinary experiences, and late-night events.

Partnering with Oregon Symphony, Feast Portland, Revolution Hall, 45th Parallel Universe, Mississippi Studios, Portland Art Museum, and more, Portland Book Festival is designed to bring energy and connection to downtown Portland throughout the festival week.

Tickets to the Portland Book Festival will go on sale July 29 before the author lineup is announced, while some of our partner events are already on sale today.

Keep an eye out for regular updates! Participating authors and details about partner events will be announced on August 27, and the full festival schedule will be released in October.

Learn more and buy tickets to partner events at the link in our bio or https://lit-arts.org/pbf26!

Literary Arts is thrilled to announce that #1 New York Times bestselling author and host of Apple’s #1 rated podcast AGAINST THE RULES, Michael Lewis, will be joining us at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on October 29, 2026!

Lewis will join us this fall to discuss his latest release, BLOCKERS, and will be joined in conversation by The New York Times editor-at-large David Shipley.

🎟️ Tickets are available now at the link in our bio, lit-arts.org/michael_lewis. See you this fall!