Angela Velez

Angela Velez is the author of Lulu and Milagro’s Search for Clarity and Tangled Roots & Wild Dreams. She grew up in Baltimore under the watchful eye of her Peruvian immigrant parents and now teaches creative writing at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She lives in Durham with her mountains of quilting fabric, two plastic flamingos, and one wobbly disco ball. You can visit her online at www.angelavelez.com.

Tangled Roots & Wild Dreams book cover

Categories: PBF2026, YA

Events with Angela Velez

November 2026
Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

Magic and Romance: Emiko Jean & Angela Velez

Emiko Jean and Angela Velez sit down for a conversation about their newest Young Adult novels and the mysteries that lead their characters on unexpected adventures toward love. Humorously written and wholesomely sweet, both stories feature the challenges of coming of age but the heartwarming beauty of young love. Moderated by writer Katherine Cusumano.

Presenters Emiko Jean, Angela Velez, Katherine Cusumano

Time
1:00pm – 2:00pm

Venue Portland’5: Brunish Theatre

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Angela Velez

Events with Angela Velez

November 2026

Magic and Romance: Emiko Jean & Angela Velez

Portland Book Festival Passes are required for entry into all events

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