A resource for the PDX literary community. Produced by Old Pal.
LitPDX seeks to amplify marginalized voices, and welcomes all, their ideas, their events, and their words.
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Today, author Megan Wagner Lloyd joins us to read from her new picture book, Paper Mice (Simon & Schuster/Pamela Wiseman). It's the middle of the night, and two paper mice find adventure — and each other — as they explore their new home in a beautifully written story of friendship.
Children of all ages and adults are invited to our first Drag Queen Story Hour, a family celebration promoting inclusivity and creativity, and featuring special guest Clare Apparently, who will be reading Julián Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love and Love, Z by Jessie Sima. Created by Michelle Tea, Drag Queen Story Hour now happens regularly all over the world. This event is proudly cosponsored by Q Center, the largest LGBTQ2SIA+ community center in the Pacific Northwest. Come join us!
Vintage Books is excited to welcome local author Gary Corbin back for his latest book, A WOMAN OF VALOR For rookie policewoman Valorie Dawes, #metoo means it’s time to #fightback. Jack Reacher meets Tracy Crosswhite as #metoo victims find a heroine who will fight back for them—with a vengeance. Gary Corbin is a writer, actor, and playwright in Camas, WA. In addition to his novels, he writes on assignment for private sector, government, individuals, and not-for-profit clients, and his articles have been published in BrainstormNW, the Portland Tribune, The Oregonian, and Global Envision, among others. This event will include a short reading, discussion and Q&A. It is a free event and all are welcome.