Literary Arts
@literary-arts
A nonprofit literary center in Portland, OR dedicated to engaging readers, supporting writers, & inspiring the next generation with great literature.
Don’t miss out! Passes to the 2026 Portland Book Festival are now on sale. ☂️📚🎟️ Join us on Saturday, November 7 for a book-filled day featuring over 100 local, regional, and nationally acclaimed authors. Learn more: lit-arts.org/pbf26_onsale! #pdxbookfest #portlandbookferstival #pdx
Literary Arts is thrilled to present New York Times bestselling author Patti Smith for An Evening of Songs & Stories at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall (Portland’5 Centers for The Arts) on Tuesday, September 15. Get tickets: lit-arts.org/smith_2026. #pdx #portland #oregon #pattiesmith
The word is out! Literary Arts and The Reser are thrilled to present international bestselling author Min Jin Lee in conversation about her new book, AMERICAN HAGWON. 🎟️ Tickets are available: lit-arts.org/min-jin-lee. #pdx #pdxevents #portland #oregon #minjinlee
Literary Arts is seeking a Director of Marketing & Communications! 🔍 This role will connect the institutional voice and branding across all Literary Arts programs, including the Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe. Learn more: lit-arts.org/dir_marketingandcomms.
Portland Book Festival returns November 2-8! We're excited to announce that #PDXBookFest has grown into a multiday celebration centered around books and storytelling, with some of Portland’s most beloved cultural partners. ☂️📚🏙️ Learn more about: https://lit-arts.org/pbf26
Literary Arts is thrilled to announce that #1 New York Times bestselling author of BLOCKERS, Michael Lewis, will be joining us at The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on October 29, 2026! 🎟️ Tickets are available: lit-arts.org/michael_lewis. #pdx #pdxevents #michaellewis
The Literary Arts Bookstore is excited to announce that we are hosting National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett (@macbarnett), Colin Meloy, and Anis Mojgani to discuss picture books on August 6! ✨ 📖 🏰 🎟️ Tickets available: lit-arts.org/consider_the_pic_book
On tonight’s rebroadcast of The Archive Project, we honor the life and work of bestselling writer Marjane Satrapi. Like all great storytellers, Satrapi connected with millions of readers because of the universal nature of her work. Tune in to OPB tonight at 7:00 p.m. to hear the episode. #radio #pdx
The Literary Arts Mendoza Cafe turns 1! ☕🎉 Join us from June 14 through July 4, to celebrate. Enjoy food and drink specials, discounts, and vote for your favorite latte syrup flavor. Learn more about the Mendoza Cafe: lit-arts.org/cafe-aversary_2026. #portland #bookstores #pdxcafe #cafe #pdx
Tonight’s episode of The Archive Project features author Patrick Radden Keefe. In this lecture, Keefe discusses his book, LONDON FALLING, an investigation into the mysterious death of 19-year-old Zach Brettler. Tune in to OPB tonight Sunday, May 3, at 7:00 p.m. to listen. #pdx #pdxevents #podcast
Literary Arts hosted the 2026 Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship. Twenty-one poets from 12 high schools performed original poetry in front of a crowd, where they competed for poetic glory. Here are this year's winners: https://lit-arts.org/verselandia2026_winners
Literary Arts is pleased to announce the lineup of the 42nd season of Portland Arts & Lectures. We look forward to another incredible season with authors and commentators who are pushing the boundaries of fiction, drama, and nonfiction. For more information: lit-arts.org/pal2627. #pdxevents #pdx
Literary Arts is thrilled to announce the winners of the 2026 #OregonBookAwards! ✨🎉 These authors represent the richness of Oregon’s literary community and exemplify the power of storytelling to illuminate the human experience. Read more about the winners: lit-arts.org/oba_winners_2026. #pdx
This week’s episode of The Archive Project features author Jill Lepore, bestselling author of WE THE PEOPLE. In this episode, she discusses the Amendments Project. Tune in to OPB on Sunday, April 19, at 7:00 p.m. to hear the episode or listen later wherever you get your podcasts! #pdx #radio#podcast
📢 EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT📢 Join us on Tuesday, April 28, as we welcome author and Literary Arts board member Priscilla Bernard Wieden to celebrate her debut poetry collection, SOLITARY LIGHT. Wieden will be in conversation with Oregon’s former Poet Laureate, Kim Stafford. #pdxevents #pdx #bookstore
Literary Arts is seeking two event interns! This paid internship, starting in May 2026, primarily takes place in the evenings at our bookstore located at 716 SE Grand Avenue. Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply! Info: lit-arts.org/pwinternship #pdx #pdxinternship
Mark your calendars for Independent Bookstore Day on April 25! Join us for a day full of giveaways, free workshops, food and drink specials, and more. 📚🎉 Celebrate with us at 716 SE Grand Avenue, Portland, OR! Check out lit-arts.org/ibd26 for more info. #pdx #pdxbookstore #independentbookstoreday
April is almost here, which means we have a new lineup of events at The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe. 🌷 🌼 🐝 lit-arts.org/april_events
The Literary Arts Bookstore & Cafe is now the home of a very special Richard Scarry mini-print vending machine featuring art from printmaker Ana Inciardi! 4 quarters reward you with 1 of 6 surprise prints. 🍎 #inciardiprints #richardscarry #pdx #pdxboostore
Tonight’s episode of our radio show and podcast The Archive Project features author Javier Zamora and his 2025 #EverybodyReads appearance, where he discusses his book SOLITO, a gripping account of his journey from El Salvador to the United States. Tune in to OPB tonight at 7:00 p.m. to listen! #pdx
Literary Arts is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2026 Oregon Literary Fellowships! The recipients will be honored at the 2026 #OregonBookAwards ceremony on April 20. ✍️✨ Learn more: https://lit-arts.org/olf_2026 #fellowships #pdx #pdxwriters #oba
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 #OregonBookAward finalists! Join us in congratulating these incredible authors. Winners will be announced at the Oregon Book Awards Ceremony, hosted by Kimberly King Parsons on April 20. 🌟 📚 Learn more: https://lit-arts.org/oba_2026 #pdx #pdxwriters #bookawards