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Better With Books

Powell's City of Books 1005 W Burnside Street, Portland, OR, United States

Needed now more than ever, Melissa Hart’s Better With Books (Sasquatch) is a guide that includes 500 diverse contemporary fiction and memoir recommendations for preteens and teens with the goal of inspiring greater empathy for themselves, their peers, and the world around them. As young people are diagnosed with anxiety and depression in increasing numbers, or dealing with other issues that can isolate them from family and friends – such as bullying, learning disabilities, racism, or homophobia – characters in books can help them feel less alone. Hart will be joined for a panel discussion by Amy Wang, Arts & Books Editor for The Oregonian, and authors Carmen Bernier-Grand and Brian Tashima.

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Is It Spring Yet? – a multi-genre reading

Urbanite 1005 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR, United States

On February 23rd from 2–3 p.m., let eight authors get you out of the house for an hour for a multi-genre reading! During Portland Flea, authors across all genres want to share pieces of their work with you at Urbanite on Grand Ave. There will be cookies, sparkling cider, and champagne. But wait! There's more! Afterwards, we'll be hanging at White Owl Social Club around the corner. Who knows what kinds of stories you'll hear sitting amongst a group of writers? Authors that will be gracing you with their words: Elizabeth Mitchell – suspense Margaret Pinard – historical fiction Lisa Todd – literary fiction Dede Montgomery – literary fiction Brian Tashima – YA fantasy LeeAnn Elwood McLennan – YA sci-fi Debby Dodds – YA romance…

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