Teens Read Their Writing
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us as we hear the local young talented writers read their work aloud!
Free
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Transcending: Trans Buddhist Voices
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin Michaela McCormick (she/her) and Sasha Strong (they/them) as they read from their chapters in the new anthology, Transcending.
Free
NaNoWriMo Hangout
Marrow PDX 7025 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, United StatesFree Youth 10-24* Mon. Nov 25th, & Fri. Nov 8th, 15th & 22nd, 3:30-5pm National Novel Writing Month hangout hosted by our youth collective librarian Blaine! “A space where people (of all writing abilities) can bring writing projects they’ve been meaning to work on, or want to start something new, whether they’re planning on writing a novel or not!” *Sign-in and enrollment are required. Enrollment (open only to folks 10-24) is required for the majority of our programming. If you're a young person, you should enroll! It’s free! For more details check out our enrollment page!
Free
Mind & Mouth Workshop
Marrow PDX 7025 N Lombard St, Portland, OR, United StatesFree Youth 10-24* Thursday, November 21st, 6-8pm Mind & Mouth writing workshops are back! Depending on the week, these workshops will be led by our Mind & Mouth facilitator Briauna, our rad youth collective member David, or other folks in the community! Check specific dates for details! Details for this specific date TBA, but the leader will be Briauna! *Sign-in and enrollment are required. Enrollment (open only to folks 10-24) is required for the majority of our programming. If you're a young person, you should enroll! It’s free! For more details check out our enrollment page!
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Tales from Home
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us for a special evening of tales from some of our amazing local authors! Kate Carroll De Gutes will lead the evening. Rene Denfeld will delight us with a selection from her own works. And Willy Vlautin will be treating us to a live performance of A Jocky's Christmas, a dark comedy about a misfit, overweight, alcoholic jockey whose career has dried up. After the reading, stick around for conversation and a book signing. Be sure to reserve your copies here: https://www.tworiversbooks.com/event/tales-home-home-town-author-reading Also participating will be: Matt Minicucci, Winner of the Oregon Book Award for Poetry {Small Gods} Author Taylor Zajonc Taylor Zajonc {The Maw} Martha Shelly {A Meteor Shower}, whose self-published book will be available for purchase in-shop at the event. AND! Rob…
Free
Make Your Fortune: Collage Card Workshop
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesStart the year off right, making art and setting intention!
Free
Teens Read Their Writing
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesJoin us as we hear the local young talented writers read their work aloud!
Free
St Johns Salon: A Quarterly Conversation
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesHosted by Two Rivers Bookstore and moderated by Rebekah Courpet, this quarterly meetup is all about expanding our knowledge on selected subjects and practicing respectful communication to share thoughts and ideas with each other. We will announce topics and suggested reading lists a month prior to the scheduled meet up so everyone has time to educate themselves on the topic and form initial thoughts and impressions to be shared with the group (if desired). Come to listen, come to share, come to connect! First meeting: January 12th at 4:00pm Meeting Topic: Clothing and the fashion industry as it pertains to conscientious consumerism as a whole. Visit our website for the conversation reading list! https://www.tworiversbooks.com/event/st-johns-salon-community-connection%C2%A0-conversation-rebekah-courpet
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Book Reading with Sossity Chiricuzio
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesFrom her website (http://www.sossitywrites.com): "Sossity Chiricuzio is a queer femme outlaw poet, a working class crip storyteller. What her friends parents often referred to as a bad influence, and possibly still do." Join us, and her, as she reads from her memoir, Honey & Vinegar: Recipe for an Outlaw. Order your copy of her book in advance, here: https://www.tworiversbooks.com/book/9781786453716
Free
Publishing Paths: Where to Start and How to Finish
Two Rivers Bookstore 8836 N Lombard Street, Portland, OR, United StatesLearn the in's and out's of the many possible paths to publishing so that you can choose the best one for your work. Today's publishing industry offers numerous paths for authors to see their books published. If you're curious about the differences between traditional publishers, hybrid presses, and independent publishing, this class is for you. We'll discuss the ins and outs of each publishing path and help you determine which is the best fit for your project and background. We'll also spend ample time delving into what you need to know and what you need to do to pursue the publishing path that's best for you. You'll leave with a practical plan—and new friends in the industry. Ali Shaw is the founder and executive editor…
$300
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