Home to picture book, chapter book, and middle grade graphic novel events.
Book sales and signings on site with Green Bean Bookstore.
Stages at The Judy: Judy Stage / Judy Cinema / Judy Black Box
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.
Pedro Martín's unforgettable graphic memoir is about a Mexican-American boy’s family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them. Zachary Sterling's graphic novel is about first-generation Filipino siblings who have to fine out if they can save the world and still work their family food truck. Moderated by Aron Nels Steinke.
An out-of-this-world new middle-grade graphic novel about a genius scientist and her evil nemesis, created by author Laini Taylor and cartoonist Jim Di Bartolo. And in Jennifer Torres second novel in the Bad Princesses graphic novel series, princesses don’t break the rules, but they may rewrite them... Moderated by Emily Chenoweth.
Andy and Terry live in a 156-story treehouse. (It used to be a 143-story treehouse, but they added 13 more levels.) It has a wishing well, a super-stinky stuff level, a bouldering alley (it’s just like bowling, except you use boulders instead of balls), an enigma engine, a TV quiz show level hosted by Quizzy the quizzical robot, and the amazing mind-reading sandwich-making machine that knows exactly what sort of sandwich you want and makes it for you.
An inspiring picture book by Nikkolas Smith about how children can combine art and activism in their daily lives.
New York Times bestselling author Joanna Ho creates a meaningful and diverse picture book about how names define us and with critically acclaimed illustrator, Cátia Chien comes a moving, powerful picture book about the life and work of activist and artist, Ai Weiwei.
A moving story starring the Questioneers' teacher that's all about kindness, learning to face your fears, and the profound difference that one brilliant educator can make in a child’s life.
Singalong with Emily Arrow!
An exciting mixture of action and non action, this choose-your-own-adventure-style story allows readers to take on the mantle of a teuthologist looking for a giant squid in its natural habitat.
Come play with Ploof! Meet a friendly cloud full of feelings in this interactive picture book.
A bilingual Spanish/English storytime led by Jessica Swartz Amezcua of Portland Early Learning Project!
Salina Yoon's beloved Penguin is always ready for new adventures with new friends!
Award-winning author and illustrator Charise Mericle Harper creates a laugh-out-loud picture book about making something out of nothing and the power of imagination.
