Aiden Thomas

Aiden Thomas is a trans, Latinx, New York Times Bestselling Author with an MFA in Creative Writing from Mills College. Originally from Oakland, California, they now make their home in the Pacific NW. Aiden is notorious for not being able to guess the endings of books and movies, and organizes their bookshelves by color. Their books include the Sunbearer Duology, Cemetery Boys, and Lost in the Never Woods. Their newest book is Espíritu, releasing September 08, 2026.

Espíritu book cover

Categories: MOD, PBF2026, YA

Events with Aiden Thomas

November 2026
Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

Hauntings: Jen St. Jude & Aiden Thomas

Young adult writers Jen St. Jude and Aiden Thomas come together for a conversation on their latest novels and the paranormal worlds their characters find themselves in. Moderated by fellow YA author Courtney Gould, this panel promises a conversation on queer identities and self-discovery amid mysteriously supernatural settings.

Presenters Jen St. Jude, Aiden Thomas, Courtney Gould

Time
3:30pm – 4:30pm

Venue Portland’5: Winningstad Theatre

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Aiden Thomas

Events with Aiden Thomas

November 2026

Hauntings: Jen St. Jude & Aiden Thomas

Portland Book Festival Passes are required for entry into all events

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