Dean Backus, Trystan Angel Reese, & Karelia Stetz-Waters pop-up with a reading in the Portland Art Museum galleries.

They are paired with the artwork Mariconeo by Ivan Carmona Rosario; found in the Black Artists of Oregon exhibit, on the 2nd floor of the Portland Art Museum.

This pop-up is presented in partnership with Incite: Queer Writers Read. Incite is a curated reading series for Queer writers hosted by Vinnie Kinsella and Jennifer Perrine. Incite’s hope is to create conversation, connection, and greater understanding both within the Queer community and with other communities. 

Featuring readings from:

Darts and Flowers by Dean Backus

A funny, heartwarming queer YA rom-com about two childhood buddies who reunite in high school and launch a madcap scheme of blackmail, betrayal, and manipulation – all in the name of friendship and love. 

How We Do Family by Trystan Angel Reese

As featured in People magazine: One LGBTQ family’s inspiring, heartfelt story of the many alternative paths that lead to a loving family, with lessons for every parent. 

Behind the Scenes by Karelia Stetz-Waters

Fans of Abby Jimenez and Meryl Wilsner will fall in love with this hilarious and refreshingly authentic novel about second chances, pugs, and finding the perfect muse. 

Portland Book Festival General Admission Passes are required for entry into all events. Passes are $15 in advance and $25 day of Festival. Youth 17 & under get in FREE. All full-priced General Admission Passes include a $5 book fair voucher and entry into Portland Art Museum. Passes admit attendees to the Festival; individual events are first-come, first-served. More info here.