Literary Portland is a resource for the Portland, OR literary community, providing information on upcoming literary events, local publishers, places, reading series, and other organizations. We strive to support the community through awareness and connection, helping writers, creators, and fans of literature find welcoming spaces for voices from all backgrounds and of all identities. If you’d like to reach out to us for any reason please feel free to contact us, as we’re always happy to hear feedback, suggestions, or requests. You can also submit an event using our submission form.

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Upcoming Events Quick Glance

  1. Lisa Wells in Conversation With Lydia Millet

    July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  2. Live on Crowdcast! Joshilyn Jackson, Mother May I, in conversation with Samantha Downing, For Your Own Good

    July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  3. Two Rivers Virtual Book Club July

    July 27 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  4. Karolina Waclawiak in Conversation With Vanessa Veselka

    July 28 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  5. July BIPOC Craft Series: Poetry

    July 28 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

  6. Chuck Wendig in Conversation With Cassandra Khaw

    July 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm

  7. Submission Deadline: Airlie Press Summer Reading Period

    July 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  8. Submission Deadline: The Gravity of the Thing: Summer 2021

    July 31 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  9. Book Club: YA For Adults

    August 3 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

  10. HOCUS Live Reading: TALISMANS

    August 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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