Tom Lin

Tom Lin was born in China and immigrated to the United States when he was four. A graduate of Pomona College, he also holds a PhD from the University of California, Davis. His first novel, The Thousand Crimes of Ming Tsu, won the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence. He teaches English and creative writing at the University of Iowa. Babylon, South Dakota is his latest novel.

Babylon, South Dakota book cover

Categories: FICTION, PBF2026, POP-UP

Events with Tom Lin

November 2026
Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

Strange Lands: Nelio Biedermann & Tom Lin

Nelio Biedermann and Tom Linn come together to discuss their recent publications and the surreal settings their casts of characters inhabit. Featuring grand intergenerational families, encroaching wars, and inexplicable powers, each novel delivers an epic story of survival and wonder. Moderated by author Genevieve Hudson.

Presenters Nelio Biedermann, Tom Lin, Genevieve Hudson

Time
11:45am – 12:45pm

Venue PAM CUT // Whitsell Auditorium

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Pop-up: Tom Lin

Tom Lin reads from his new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

Presenters Tom Lin

Time
1:15pm – 1:30pm

Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building

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Tom Lin

Events with Tom Lin

November 2026

Strange Lands: Nelio Biedermann & Tom Lin

Pop-up: Tom Lin

Portland Book Festival Passes are required for entry into all events

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