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  • November 2026

  • Wed 4
    Philip Glass Ensemble
    PBF Food, Music, ArtSeparate ticket

    Powaqqatsi: Live with the Philip Glass Ensemble & the Oregon Symphony

    The Philip Glass ensemble returns to Portland for Powaqqatsi, an artful cinematic experience that speaks to the impact of modernization and industrialization on traditional ways of living. Seen through the lens of communities across the globe, the narrative is amplified by compositions from Philip Glass that feature native, classical, and electronic instruments. Enjoyed alone or as the second in the Quatsi series, you won’t want to miss this thought-provoking performance from The Philip Glass Ensemble and conductor Michael Riesman.

    Presenters Oregon Symphony, Philip Glass Ensemble
    Time
    7:30pm – 9:30pm
    Venue Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
    Price $32-82 (-20% discount for PBF Pass Holders)
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  • Wed 4
    New Omnibus event
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    The Omnibus Project with John Roderick

    Join us for an evening of conversation, laughter, and stories of the human spirit featuring The Omnibus Project with John Roderick and Special Guest. Presented by Papertrees Creative in partnership with the 2026 Portland Book Festival and Literary Arts. This event will be recorded.

    Presenters John Roderick
    Time
    7:30pm – 9:30pm
    Venue First Congregational United Church of Christ
    Price $24.19 (-20% discount for PBF Pass Holders)
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  • Thu 5
    PBF Food, Music, ArtSeparate ticket

    Live Wire + Portland Art Museum: Art, Books, & Radio

    Live Wire Radio, the Portland-based public radio variety show, joins forces with the Portland Art Museum for an afternoon of roving performances ahead of an evening recording of the program. The event coincides with PAM's monthly Free First Thursday and the Portland Book Festival's expanded programming.

    Presenters Dessa, Mac Barnett, Ed Park
    Time
    4:30pm – 8:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
    Price $13.50-$40: See Below
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  • Thu 5
    Soccer Mommy photo
    PBF Food, Music, ArtSeparate ticket

    Soccer Mommy (Solo) with Pre-Show Discussion and Q&A with Special Guest

    Join us for an intimate evening featuring a pre-show discussion and Q&A with Soccer Mommy and special Guest Interviewer, followed by a local opener and solo performance by Soccer Mommy. This event is hosted by Papertrees Creative, in partnership with Literary Arts and the Portland Book Festival 2026.

    Presenters Soccer Mommy
    Time
    7:30pm – 9:30pm
    Venue First Congregational United Church of Christ
    Price $34.80
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  • Fri 6
    Separate ticket

    Readers Night

    Join us on the evening of Friday, November 6, for a preview of the exhibitor fair before the festival crowds arrive.

    Presenters TBA
    Time
    6:00pm – 9:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Mark Building
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  • Fri 6
    Sight Reading event
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    Sight Reading: Musical Dialects with Jimmie Herrod, Nick Jaina, Black Belt Eagle Scout and 45th Parallel Universe

    Music is more than just an aural language - it is a multitude of communication modes and literacies. Sight Reading features world-renowned songwriters translating between dialects in real time: the written language of music (usually expressed on staff), oral / aural traditions and “playing by ear” come together to work with Oregon Symphony musicians as they perform newly-created arrangements of songs by musicians who write their music in a variety of ways.

    Presenters Jimmie Herrod, Katherine Paul, Nick Jaina, 45th Parallel Universe
    Time
    7:00pm – 10:00pm Sight Reading: Musical Dialects
    Venue First Congregational United Church of Christ
    Price $32.33 (-20% discount for PBF Pass Holders)
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Opening Singalong: Emily Arrow

    Start your day at the Judy Children’s Theater with Emily Arrow (she/they), an award-winning children’s songwriter, author, and educator known for crafting meaningful stories and songs. Emily will kick off a day full of stories and songs with her beloved ukulele companion, Bow, with songs that will inspire all to sing along!

    Presenters Emily Arrow
    Time
    10:00am – 10:10am
    Venue The Judy: Judy Cinema
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Animal Tales: Kara LaReau & Rosanne Parry

    In Kara LaReau’s novel Licorice, Kitty the cat is adopted from Mount Charles Animal Shelter and brought to her new home. While Max’s house is certainly better than the shelter, a lingering presence haunts her new home. In this novel, our feline protagonist shares her experience facing the looming character of the old family cat. Like La’Reau, Rosanne Parry writes from a nonhuman perspective. In A Raven of the Rainforest, Parry writes about Westerly the raven and the prophecy that binds her to leadership, bravery, and hopefully glory. Both novels explore the pressure stand up to the reputation thrust upon them and overcoming the fear of fitting in. Moderated by Emily Chenoweth. 

    Presenters Kara LaReau, Rosanne Parry, Emily Chenoweth
    Time
    10:00am – 10:45am
    Venue The Judy: Judy Stage
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Food, Music, ArtPBF Main Saturday Events

    Restaurants and Relationships: Chai Pani and Nixta Taqueria

    Authors and acclaimed chefs Molly Irani and Meherwan Irani sit down with renowned chefs and coauthors Sara Mardanbigi and Edgar Rico to discuss their recent publications and experiences building community through food. Joined by moderator and fellow chef, Farideh Sadeghin, both pairs move beyond their recipes to share the cultures, upbringings, and people that inspired their successful businesses.

    Presenters Molly Irani, Meherwan Irani, Sara Mardanbigi, Edgar Rico, Farideh Sadeghin
    Time
    10:00am – 11:00am
    Venue First Congregational United Church of Christ
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    On Biography: Julia Cooke & Lance Richardson

    Authors Julia Cooke and Lance Richardson sit down to discuss their new biographies. Both works explore the lives of trailblazing journalists and activists. Moderated by journalist Charley Locke. 

    Presenters Julia Cooke, Lance Richardson, Charley Locke
    Time
    10:00am – 11:00am
    Venue The Old Church
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  • Sat 7
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    Poetry and the Natural World: Victoria Chang & Beth Piatote

    Poets Victoria Chang and Beth Piatote sit down for a conversation on their recent publications and their evocative use of nature throughout their poems. Moderated by writer and editor Alyssa Ogi, this discussion promises a rumination on our shared home, oppressive efforts of erasure, and the art and language that we use to understand our world and ourselves. 

    Presenters Victoria Chang, Beth Piatote, Alyssa Ogi
    Time
    10:00am – 11:00am
    Venue Portland’5: Brunish Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    In the Shadows: Maggie Stiefvater & Isabel Cañas

    Young adult authors, Maggie Stiefvater and Isabel Cañas come together for a conversation on the hauntingly enchanted worlds in their latest releases. In the newest installment of the graphic novel iteration of The Raven Cycle, Stiefvater and adapter Sas Milledge bring the original text to life with rich illustrations and suspenseful panels. Like Stiefvater, Cañas expertly constructs a gothic world threatened by an unimaginable ancient power. Moderated by Alicia Tate, these authors discuss the mythical worlds they build and the characters that try to understand them. 

    Presenters Maggie Stiefvater, Isabel Cañas, Alicia Tate
    Time
    10:00am – 11:00am
    Venue PAM CUT // Whitsell Auditorium
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Villa Coco: Andrew Sean Greer

    Andrew Sean Greer showcases his wit, sophistication, and deep knowledge of focaccia in this tale of a young man who takes an unspecified job with a charismatic elderly Baronessa at her crumbling villa in the Tuscan hills. Interviewed by Lucy Feldman. Limited guaranteed seat tickets with book included available; most of the theatre will be first-come first-served with a PBF GA pass.

    Presenters Andrew Sean Greer, Lucy Feldman
    Time
    10:00am – 11:00am
    Venue Portland’5: Newmark Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    PBF Main Saturday EventsRequires pass + ticket

    Wildwood: Colin Meloy & Carson Ellis

    The first book in the best-selling fantasy series full of magic, wonder, and danger from Colin Meloy, lead singer of the highly celebrated band the Decemberists, and Carson Ellis, the award-winning illustrator. Soon to be a major motion picture from LAIKA. Moderated by Andrew Proctor.

    Presenters Colin Meloy, Carson Ellis, Andrew Proctor
    Time
    10:00am – 11:00pm
    Venue Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Survival: Emiko Jean & T Kira Māhealani Madden

    Suspense authors Emiko Jean and T Kira Māhealani Madden join moderator and author Marisa Emily Siegel for a conversation on their most recent novels and the secrets and lies that chase their protagonists. Told through multiple perspectives, both authors create page-turning stories about webs of violence, and the fragile lies that threaten survival. 

    Presenters Emiko Jean, T Kira Māhealani Madden, Marisa Emily Siegel
    Time
    10:15am – 11:15am
    Venue Portland’5: Winningstad Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Spooky Stories: Annie Barrows & Daniel Nayeri

    Sticking together through thick and thin, sisters Lucy and Frida decide it is time to explore what lays beyond the family farm after catching glimpses of a two fanged monster wreaking havoc at night in Daniel Nayeri’s newest graphic novel. In Annie Barrows's latest novel, we meet Genie, Fenella, and Tillotson Maconochie as they begin their journey as ghosts. Without a copy of Ghostology the Maconochie siblings are led astray and find themselves trapped by a notorious swindler. Joined by moderator Shana Targosz both authors come together to discuss their beautifully illustrated new works about family and unexpected journeys.  

    Presenters Annie Barrows, Daniel Nayeri, Shana Targosz
    Time
    10:30am – 11:15am
    Venue The Judy: Black Box
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Writing Class: Writing with Tarot

    Tarot is both deeply symbolic and highly narrative, creating a system that can inspire and guide many forms of writing. This multigenre workshop will introduce techniques for using tarot in one’s writing practice. This is a free drop in class offered at the Portland Book Festival. ALL attendees must acquire a wristband before entering the class venue. Space is limited.

    Presenters Miranda Schmidt
    Time
    10:30am – 11:30am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Story Time Set: Let’s Go

    Embark on a heartwarming adventure with picture book authors Andy Harkness, Christopher Myers, and Rae Wynn-Grant as they read from their newest releases!  

    Presenters Andy Harkness, Christopher Myers, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant
    Time
    10:30am – 11:30am
    Venue The Judy: Judy Cinema
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  • Sat 7
    Bury Me Already book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Julia Wertz

    Julia Wertz reads from her new memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Prints & Drawings gallery.

    Presenters Julia Wertz
    Time
    11:00am – 11:15am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    When We're Born We Forget Everything book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Alicia Jo Rabins

    Alicia Jo Rabins reads from her new memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Asian Art gallery.

    Presenters Alicia Jo Rabins
    Time
    11:00am – 11:15am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Julián Delgado Lopera

    Julián Delgado Lopera reads from his new novel in the Northwest Art gallery. Presented by the National Book Foundation.

    Presenters Julián Delgado Lopera
    Time
    11:00am – 11:15am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Free EventsIncluded with PBF passRequires Registration

    Youth Writing Workshop: Quick-n-Dirty Spec Fic

    Join us for an Intro to Spec-Fic. Learn what is considered Speculative Fiction. Get ideas down using artwork as inspiration to explore spec-fic lines of thinking: “What if..”, “If only…” and “If this goes on…” Walk away with writing to possibly expand or refine later.

    Presenters TBA
    Time
    11:00am – 12:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Rental Sales Gallery
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Anthony Hudson

    Anthony Hudson reads from his new collection of performance works at Portland Art Museum in the American Art gallery.

    Presenters Anthony Hudson
    Time
    11:15am – 11:30am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Hannah Lillith Assadi

    Hannah Lillith Assadi reads from her new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery. Presented by the National Book Foundation.

    Presenters Hannah Lillith Assadi
    Time
    11:15am – 11:30am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Illustrator Draw Off: Chapter One

    Have you ever seen a group of acclaimed illustrators face off to showcase their art? Now is your chance! Join Steph Littlebird, Scott Campbell, Vashti Harrison, Julia Kuo, Pedro Martín, Huda Fahmy, moderated by Breena Bard, Jonathan Hill for an exciting draw-off experience.  

    Presenters Steph Littlebird, Scott Campbell, Vashti Harrison, Julia Kuo, Pedro Martín, Huda Fahmy, Breena Bard, Jonathan Hill
    Time
    11:15am – 12:00pm
    Venue The Judy: Judy Stage
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  • Sat 7
    Lion book cover
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    Pop-up: Tina Chang

    Tina Chang reads from her new poetry collection at Portland Art Museum in the Native American Art gallery.

    Presenters Tina Chang
    Time
    11:30am – 11:45am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    I Can't Stop Thinking About Horses and Sex book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Lisa Hanawalt

    Lisa Hanawalt reads from her new memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Prints & Drawings gallery.

    Presenters Lisa Hanawalt
    Time
    11:30am – 11:45am
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Notes to New Mothers book cover
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    Pop-up: Notes to New Mothers

    Editor Julie Buntin and contributors Cecily Wong and Chelsea Bieker read from their new anthology at Portland Art Museum in the Asian Art gallery.

    Presenters Julie Buntin, Cecily Wong, Chelsea Bieker
    Time
    11:30am – 12:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
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    Destiny: Julie Abe & Triona Murphy

    Local author Triona Murphy’s debut novel tells the tale of Peri, a hopeful magician and Apprentice Shopkeeper that supplies equipment to local adventurers. While she waits for her magic to manifest, the Master Shopkeeper is kidnapped, and she must rely on the nearest adventuring party to rescue the Master Shopkeeper. In The Magic Library of Waterfall Way by Julie Abe, Lyra is looking for a Guild to join and discover the village of Waterfall Way and the secretive Guild of Scholars. To join, she embarks on a quest to recover their lost scholar’s crystal and meets many along the way. Both authors will join moderator Kate Ristau to discuss the quests their young protagonists go on to claim their destinies.  

    Presenters Julie Abe, Triona Murphy, Kate Ristau
    Time
    11:30am – 12:15pm
    Venue The Judy: Black Box
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Not-not Midlife Crisis: Priyanka Mattoo & Emily Nemens

    Authors Priyanka Mattoo and Emily Nemens sit down to discuss their latest novels that explore the pleasures and challenges of midlife. Whether in the fictional world of Clutch, or the personal stories in How to Be Less Useful, both authors question our professional priorities and the joy that really matters most. Moderated by author Maris Kreizman.  

    Presenters Priyanka Mattoo, Emily Nemens, Maris Kreizman
    Time
    11:30am – 12:30pm
    Venue The Old Church
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Finding Home: Mary Fariba Afsari & Danny Ramadan

    Dr. Mary Fariba Asfari and fiction writer Danny Ramadan pivot from their usual work to author their own stories in their recently published memoirs. Both authors share powerfully nuanced accounts of resilience and autonomy, whether working to expand women’s access to healthcare in Afsari’s memoir, or navigating the brutal reality of being queer under oppressive regimes in Ramadan’s work. Moderated by journalist Claudia Meza. 

    Presenters Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari, Danny Ramadan, Claudia Meza
    Time
    11:30am – 12:30pm
    Venue Portland’5: Brunish Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Dodge City book cover
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    Pop-up: Patrick deWitt

    Patrick deWitt reads from his new novel at Portland Art Musem in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Patrick deWitt
    Time
    11:45am – 12:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Victoria Chang

    Victoria Chang reads from her new poetry collection at Portland Art Museum in the The Stars We Do Not See exhibition. Presented by the National Book Foundation.

    Presenters Victoria Chang
    Time
    11:45am – 12:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Second Chances: Deesha Philyaw & Rainbow Rowell

    Deesha Philyaw joins Rainbow Rowell for a discussion on the perils of perception and the allure of a second chance. Both authors deliver humorous and rich stories of women faced with crumbling reputations and the opportunity to find freedom in the truth. Moderated by author Kristen Arnett, this conversation promises a rumination on identity, truth, and the desire to be known.

    Presenters Deesha Philyaw, Rainbow Rowell, Kristen Arnett
    Time
    11:45am – 12:45pm
    Venue First Congregational United Church of Christ
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  • Sat 7
    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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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    The Children: Melissa Albert

    The haunting new novel from New York Times bestselling author Melissa Albert, in which the estranged adult children of a legendary author, written into their dead mother’s beloved fantasy series, must contend with the vine-like creep of legacy, memory, and magic. Interviewed by OPB's Jess Hazel. Limited guaranteed seat tickets with book included available; most of the theatre will be first-come first-served with a PBF GA pass.

    Presenters Melissa Albert, Jess Hazel
    Time
    11:45am – 12:45pm
    Venue Portland’5: Newmark Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Story Time Set: Action!

    Ready to laugh? Join authors Tracy Subisak, Shawn Harris, and Zoey Abbot for a live reading of their latest amusing picture books! 

    Presenters Tracy Subisak, Shawn Harris, Zoey Abbott
    Time
    11:45am – 12:45pm
    Venue The Judy: Judy Cinema
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Erin Connor

    Erin Connor reads from her new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Erin Connor
    Time
    12:00pm – 12:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Homebound Book cover
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    Pop-up: Portia Elan

    Portia Elan reads from her new novel at Portland Art Museum in the American Art gallery.

    Presenters Portia Elan
    Time
    12:00pm – 12:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Anthea Kreston

    Anthea Kreston reads from her new memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Prints & Drawings gallery.

    Presenters Anthea Kreston
    Time
    12:00pm – 12:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    PBF Main Saturday EventsRequires pass + ticket

    Never Say Die: Ke Huy Quan

    In this stunning and compulsively readable memoir, the Oscar-winning star Ke Huy Quan, tells the story of his journey from Vietnamese refugee to 80s child star to the most inspiring comeback in Hollywood history. Interviewed by OPB's Dave Miller.

    Presenters Ke Huy Quan, Dave Miller
    Time
    12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Venue Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    First Love: Renée Watson & Margot Fisher

    Margot Fisher joins fellow young adult author Renée Watson for a conversation about the powerful impact of first love. Whether grappling with identity, loss, or the confines of reputation, each protagonist discovers love and themselves in these heartwarming new novels. Moderated by OPB host Jenn Chávez. 

    Presenters Renée Watson, Margot Fisher, Jenn Chávez
    Time
    12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Venue Portland’5: Winningstad Theatre
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  • Sat 7
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    Writing Class: Starting the Story

    Try different approaches to story beginnings and tools for starting new work. This is a free drop in class offered at the Portland Book Festival. All attendees must acquire a wristband before entering the class venue. Space is limited.

    Presenters Margaret Muthee
    Time
    12:00pm – 1:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Party Line book cover
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    Pop-up: Kyle Carrero Lopez

    Kyle Carrero Lopez reads from his new poetry collection at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Kyle Carrero Lopez
    Time
    12:15pm – 12:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Scavengers book cover
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    Pop-up: Kathleen Boland

    Kathleen Boland reads from her debut novel at Portland Art Museum in the American Art gallery.

    Presenters Kathleen Boland
    Time
    12:15pm – 12:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
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    Pop-up: Kevin Sampsell

    Kevin Sampsell reads from his new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Kevin Sampsell
    Time
    12:30pm – 12:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Karaoke at the End of the World
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    Pop-up: Genevieve DeGuzman

    Genevieve DeGuzman reads from her new poetry collection at Portland Art Museum in the Nine Women Artist exhibition.

    Presenters Genevieve DeGuzman
    Time
    12:30pm – 12:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
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    Pop-up: Ed Park

    Ed Park reads from his new memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Ed Park
    Time
    12:30pm – 12:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
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    Crushing: Pedro Martín & Huda Fahmy

    In Pedro Martín’s incredible graphic memoir Mexikid, we are thrown into the world of seven year-old Pedro and his experience picking strawberries with his families during the weekends and summers. Pedro just wants to live the life of the other kids; spending time at the beach and watching cartoons, not spending hours in the sun picking strawberries worried about the threat of immigration control. When his older brother finds a job outside of the farm, Pedro is inspired to do the same, but first learns about the sacrifices his parents made to provide for the family. In Huda Fahmy’s graphic novel, Huda is about to graduate high school and cannot wait to the live the life she has always dreamed of. She soon realizes that the plan she and her friends have developed over the years may need to change in order to find a true happily ever after. Aron Nels Steinke will moderate this discussion between these two incredible graphic novelists.  

    Presenters Pedro Martín, Huda Fahmy, Aron Nels Steinke
    Time
    12:30pm – 1:30pm
    Venue The Judy: Black Box
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  • Sat 7
    Until the Last Light Goes Out book cover
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    Pop-up: Courtney Gould

    Courtney Gould reads from her new YA novel at Portland Art Museum in the Modern & Contemporary Art gallery.

    Presenters Courtney Gould
    Time
    12:45pm – 1:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Whidbey book cover
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    Pop-up: T Kira Māhealani Madden

    T Kira Māhealani Madden reads from her new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters T Kira Māhealani Madden
    Time
    12:45pm – 1:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Free EventsIncluded with PBF passRequires Registration

    Youth Writing Workshop: Poetic Justice Workshop

    The Poetic Justice Workshop explores poetry that addresses cultural, communal, or global trauma and challenges.

    Presenters TBA
    Time
    12:45pm – 2:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Rental Sales Gallery
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  • Sat 7
    Grownfolk Blues book cover
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    Pop-up: Jae Nichelle

    Jae Nichelle reads from her new poetry collection at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery. 

    Presenters Jae Nichelle
    Time
    1:00pm – 1:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    A Real Animal book cover.
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    Pop-up: Emeline Atwood

    Emeline Atwood reads from her debut novel at Portland Art Museum in the Nine Women Artists exhibition.

    Presenters Emeline Atwood
    Time
    1:00pm – 1:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    NBF Presents: What We Inherit

    Join 2026 National Book Award Fiction Longlisters Hannah Lillith Assadi and Julián Delgado Lopera for readings and conversation about the power of multigenerational gifts, and curses, found in their fiction. Moderated by Ruth Dickey, executive director of the National Book Foundation.

    Presenters Hannah Lillith Assadi, Julián Delgado Lopera, Ruth Dickey
    Time
    1:00pm – 2:00pm
    Venue The Old Church
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  • Sat 7
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    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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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    New Frontiers: Daniel Nayeri & Aida Salazar

    Young adult authors Daniel Nayeri and Aida Salazar sit down for a conversation about their latest novels and the lessons their characters learn in unfamiliar settings. Whether facing mystical creatures and strange lands or navigating a sudden departure from the internet, both protagonists journey through uncertainty and learn their true purposes. Moderated by author Armin Tolentino.

    Presenters Daniel Nayeri, Aida Salazar, Armin Tolentino
    Time
    1:00pm – 2:00pm
    Venue The Judy: Judy Stage
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Story Time Set: Head Cases

    Ever wonder what’s going on in (or on) someone’s head? Visit authors Mac Barnett, Scott Campbell, and Lena Podesta for a live reading of their laugh-out-loud funny picture books.  

    Presenters Mac Barnett, Scott Campbell, Lena Podesta
    Time
    1:00pm – 2:00pm
    Venue The Judy: Judy Cinema
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  • Sat 7
    Babylon, South Dakota book cover
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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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  • Sat 7
    Animal Kingdom book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Alex Behr

    Alex Behr reads from her new short story collection at Portland Art Museum in the Prints & Drawings gallery.

    Presenters Alex Behr
    Time
    1:15pm – 1:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Anne Broyles

    Anne Broyles reads from her new young adult novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Anne Broyles
    Time
    1:30pm – 1:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Staying Still book cover
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    Pop-up: Hieu Minh Nguyen

    Hieu Minh Nguyen reads from his poetry collection Staying Still at Portland Art Museum in the Native American Art gallery.

    Presenters Hieu Minh Nguyen
    Time
    1:30pm – 1:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    As You Wake, Break the Shell book cover.
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    Pop-up: Becky Chambers

    Becky Chambers reads from her new sci-fi novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery

    Presenters Becky Chambers
    Time
    1:30pm – 1:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Food, Music, ArtPBF Main Saturday Events

    Party Time: Farideh Sadeghin & Irene Yoo

    It's party time at PBF and food and drink is covered with cookbook authors Farideh Sadeghin and Irene Yoo. Joined by moderator Cecily Wong, this panel delivers an ode to the accessibility, creativity, and history of two icons: hot dogs and soju. 

    Presenters Farideh Sadeghin, Irene Yoo, Cecily Wong
    Time
    1:30pm – 2:30pm
    Venue First Congregational United Church of Christ
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Graphic Memoirs: Lisa Hanawalt & Julia Wertz

    Writer and cartoonist Lisa Hanawalt joins fellow graphic memoirist Julia Wertz for a conversation on graphic memoirs and the comedy found in crises, obsessions, and growing up. Both works feature the vulnerability of the memoir form displayed in bold graphic panels but, at their core, center relatable stories of resilience and humor. Moderated by comics journalist Shay Mirk.  

    Presenters Lisa Hanawalt, Julia Wertz, Shay Mirk
    Time
    1:30pm – 2:30pm
    Venue PAM CUT // Whitsell Auditorium
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Signals Across Vast Distances: Elizabeth Alexander

    A call to courage and connection from prize-winning poet and champion of the arts and humanities Elizabeth Alexander. Interviewed by Mitchell S. Jackson. Limited guaranteed seat tickets with book included available; most of the theatre will be first-come first-served with a PBF GA pass.

    Presenters Elizabeth Alexander, Mitchell S. Jackson
    Time
    1:30pm – 2:30pm
    Venue Portland’5: Newmark Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Making Picture Books: Traci N. Todd & Rae Wynn-Grant

    Have you ever wondered how a picture book comes together? Join authors Traci N. Todd, Vashti Harrison, and Rae Wynn-Grant for a lively discussion as they explore how their beautiful picture books came to life. Moderated by Kali Thorne Ladd.

    Presenters Traci N. Todd, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, Kali Thorne Ladd, Vashti Harrison
    Time
    1:30pm – 2:30pm
    Venue The Judy: Black Box
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Writing Class: Plotting the Story

    Explore ways plot functions in the short story, with tips and examples to guide you. This is a free drop in class offered at the Portland Book Festival. All attendees must acquire a wristband before entering the class venue. Space is limited.

    Presenters Rajesh K. Reddy
    Time
    1:30pm – 2:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    True Nature book cover
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    Pop-up: True Nature

    Lance Richardson reads from his new biography at Portland Art Museum in the American Art gallery.

    Presenters Lance Richardson
    Time
    1:45pm – 2:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    I Want to Burn This Place Down book cover
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    Pop-up: Maris Kreizman

    Maris Kreizman reads from her debut essay collection at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Maris Kreizman
    Time
    1:45pm – 2:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    On the Road: Patrick deWitt & Kathleen Boland

    Patrick deWitt joins Kathleen Boland for a discussion on their recent novels and the road trips that deliver their protagonists to uncertain futures. Both authors craft refreshing stories of family and country through witty descriptions, remarkable characters, and vast American landscapes. Moderated by author, Julie Buntin, this panel promises a journey through complex family dynamics and the geography that divides them.  

    Presenters Patrick deWitt, Kathleen Boland, Rebecca Dinerstein Knight
    Time
    1:45pm – 2:45pm
    Venue Portland’5: Winningstad Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Crooked Teeth book cover
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    Pop-up: Danny Ramadan

    Danny Ramadan reads from his memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Danny Ramadan
    Time
    2:00pm – 2:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Nobody Broke Your Heart book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Jamie Fisher

    Jamie Fisher reads from her new biography at Portland Art Museum in the Nine Women Artists gallery.

    Presenters Jamie Fisher
    Time
    2:00pm – 2:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Clutch book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Emily Nemens

    Emily Nemens reads from her new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art gallery.

    Presenters Emily Nemens
    Time
    2:00pm – 2:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    The True Confessions of First Lady Freeman cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Deesha Philyaw

    Deesha Philyaw reads from her new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Black Art and Experiences Gallery.

    Presenters Deesha Philyaw
    Time
    2:15pm – 2:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Lázár book cover
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    Pop-up: Nelio Biedermann

    Nelio Biedermann reads from his new novel Lázár at the Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art Gallery.

    Presenters Nelio Biedermann
    Time
    2:15pm – 2:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Story Time Set: Your Story

    Join authors Steph Littlebird, Julia Kuo, Vashti Harrison, and Traci N. Todd, for a story time presentation of their beautifully illustrated and heartwarming picture books.  

    Presenters Steph Littlebird, Julia Kuo, Vashti Harrison, Traci N. Todd
    Time
    2:15pm – 3:15pm
    Venue The Judy: Judy Cinema
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  • Sat 7
    Starry and Restless: Three Women Who Changed Work, Writing, and the World book cover
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    Pop-up: Julia Cooke

    Julia Cooke reads from her new biography at the Portland Art Museum in the Nine Women Artists exhibition.

    Presenters Julia Cooke
    Time
    2:30pm – 2:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Purgatoire book cover
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    Pop-up: Liz Prato

    Liz Prato reads from her new novel at the Portland Art Museum in the American Art Gallery.

    Presenters Liz Prato
    Time
    2:30pm – 2:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Heritance book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Paisley Rekdal

    Paisley Rekdal reads from her new poetry collection at the Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art Gallery.

    Presenters Paisley Rekdal
    Time
    2:30pm – 2:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Portrait of the Artist: Alicia Jo Rabins & Ed Park

    Both coming of age in the 90s, Ed Park and Alicia Jo Rabins come together to discuss their new memoirs exploring a shared through line of coming into your voice and identity as an artist while surrounded by many different influences. Moderated by OPB reporter, Lillian Karabaic.

    Presenters Alicia Jo Rabins, Ed Park, Lillian Karabaic
    Time
    2:30pm – 3:30pm
    Venue The Old Church
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    A Voyage Through Time and Space: Mac Barnett & Shawn Harris

    In Duel by Caldecott Honoree Shawn Harris, a competition to “rule the hill” is held. With stunning mirrored illustrations, Duel shows readers the neighbor rivalries have always been present. In Tom Nancy The Sheep Who Swapped Brains with a Boy by Marc Barnett we meet Farmer’s son Felix who soon discovers the capabilities of the sheep on the farm. Join both authors as they discuss their incredible new works.  

    Presenters Mac Barnett, Shawn Harris
    Time
    2:30pm – 3:30pm
    Venue The Judy: Black Box
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Illustrator Draw-Off: Chapter Two

    Have you ever seen a group of acclaimed illustrators face off to showcase their art? Now is your chance! Join Zoey Abbott, Andy Harkness, Tracy Subisak, Aron Nels Steinke, Christopher Myers, Lena Podesta, moderated by Jonathan Hill and Breena Bard for an exciting draw-off experience.  

    Presenters Zoey Abbott, Tracy Subisak, Christopher Myers, Lena Podesta, Jonathan Hill, Breena Bard
    Time
    2:30pm – 3:30pm
    Venue The Judy: Judy Stage
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  • Sat 7
    A Small Piece of Night Student 2025-26 Literary Arts Student Anthology
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    A Small Piece of Night: 2025-26 Literary Arts Student Anthology

    Student writers featured in the 2025–26 Literary Arts Student Anthology read from their published work.

    Presenters Student Writers
    Time
    2:30pm – 3:30pm
    Venue Portland’5: Brunish Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Let the Moon Wobble book cover
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    Pop-up: Ally Ang

    Ally Ang reads from their new poetry collection at the Portland Art Museum in the Modern and Contemporary Art Gallery.

    Presenters Ally Ang
    Time
    2:45pm – 3:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Cherry Baby book cover
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    Pop-up: Rainbow Rowell

    Rainbow Rowell reads from her new novel at the Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art Gallery.

    Presenters Rainbow Rowell
    Time
    2:45pm – 3:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Rachel Hochhauser

    Rachel Hochhauser reads from her new novel at the Portland Art Museum in the Nine Woman Artists Exhibition.

    Presenters Rachel Hochhauser
    Time
    3:00pm – 3:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    distant water book cover
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    Pop-up: Beth Piatote

    Beth Piatote reads from her new poetry collection distant water at the Portland Art Museum in the Native American Art Gallery.

    Presenters Beth Piatote
    Time
    3:00pm – 3:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    How to Be Less Useful book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Priyanka Mattoo

    Priyanka Mattoo reads from her new memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Prints and Drawings Gallery (Level 0, Room 007).

    Presenters Priyanka Mattoo
    Time
    3:00pm – 3:15pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Writing Class: Poetry as Personal Myth

    In this short workshop, we’ll look at a way to interweave mythos into our poetry writing, revealing personal mythologies, unexpected eruptions of wisdom, and a way of working that’s full of creative power. This is a free drop in class offered at the Portland Book Festival. All attendees must acquire a wristband before entering the class venue. Space is limited.

    Presenters Jesse Carsten
    Time
    3:00pm – 4:00pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF pass

    Closing Singalong

    End your day at the Judy Children’s Theater with Emily Arrow (she/they), an award-winning children’s songwriter, author, and educator known for crafting meaningful stories and songs. Emily will end the day full of stories and songs with her beloved ukulele companion, Bow, with songs that will inspire all to sing along!

    Presenters Emily Arrow
    Time
    3:15pm – 3:25pm
    Venue The Judy: Judy Cinema
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  • Sat 7
    The Left and The Lucky cover
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    Pop-up: Willy Vlautin

    Oregon Book Award winner, Willy Vlautin reads from his new novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art Gallery.

    Presenters Willy Vlautin
    Time
    3:15pm – 3:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Miller Cane: A True & Exact History book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Samuel Ligon

    Samuel Ligon reads from his novel at Portland Art Museum in the American Art Gallery (Floor 2, Room 209).

    Presenters Samuel Ligon
    Time
    3:15pm – 3:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    New Skin book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Sarah Wang

    Sarah Wang reads from her novel at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art Gallery (Floor 3, Room 301).

    Presenters Sarah Wang
    Time
    3:15pm – 3:30pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Outer Spaces: Becky Chambers & Portia Elan

    Science fiction authors Becky Chambers and Portia Elan sit down to discuss their recent novels and the question at the center of both stories; what is one willing to sacrifice for the sake of human connection? Spanning across time and space, Chambers and Elan present independently adventurous novels about invention and survival and the driving force of it all; humanity. Moderated by producer and writer, Aaron Scott. 

    Presenters Becky Chambers, Portia Elan, Aaron Scott
    Time
    3:15pm – 4:15pm
    Venue First Congregational United Church of Christ
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!: Alexis Nikole Nelson

    Alexis Nikole Nelson, the beloved social media sensation known as the Black Forager, discusses her long-awaited guide to foraging, sometimes even in your own backyard, and vegan cooking. Interviewed by OPB's Crystal Ligori. Limited guaranteed seat tickets SOLD OUT; most of the theatre is available first-come, first-served with a PBF GA pass.

    Presenters Alexis Nikole Nelson, Crystal Ligori
    Time
    3:15pm – 4:15pm
    Venue Portland’5: Newmark Theatre
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  • Sat 7
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Intimacies: Julie Buntin & Emeline Atwood

    Novelists Julie Buntin and Emeline Atwood discuss themes of gender, power, and a relentless search for identity that permeate both of their most recent novels. With exquisite interiority, each main character grapples with loneliness, ambition, and the complex anxieties of coming of age. Moderated by author Kimberly King Parsons.  

    Presenters Julie Buntin, Emeline Atwood, Kimberly King Parsons
    Time
    3:15pm – 4:15pm
    Venue PAM CUT // Whitsell Auditorium
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  • Sat 7
    Everything New Again book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Renée Watson

    Renée Watson reads from her new young adult novel at Portland Art Museum in the Black Art and Experiences Gallery.

    Presenters Renée Watson
    Time
    3:30pm – 3:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    Labor: One Woman's Work book cover
    Included with PBF passPBF Main Saturday Events

    Pop-up: Mary Fariba Afsari

    Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari reads from her new memoir at Portland Art Museum in the Northwest Art Gallery.

    Presenters Dr. Mary Fariba Afsari
    Time
    3:30pm – 3:45pm
    Venue Portland Art Museum: Main Building
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  • Sat 7
    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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