Willamette Writers Books for Kids Program

Willamette Writers Books for Kids collects and buys new and used books to distribute to underprivileged kids around Oregon and Washington. If you want to help put books into the hands of kids who need them, consider making a cash donation or donating books. Find out more information about the program and how you can be involved here.

McSweeney’s 15th Anniversary Reading

McSweeney’s is a publisher with a personality. Their weird and beautiful publications contain humorous and thought-provoking writing. Authors Jess Walters and Arthur Bradford, along with publisher Jordan Bass, will be on hand to talk shop and read from the aptly titled The Best of McSweeney’s.

Tuesday, November 26, 7:30 PM
Powell’s City of Books
Free

Fun Things in PDX – Week of Nov. 4

Fun and vaguely literary things happening in Portland this week, which may partially make up for it if you missed Allie Brosh this past weekend:

Poetry Press Week
Like fashion week, but with poets! There will be public judgement and everything! 
Liteary Arts Center | 925 SW Washington St.
Thursday, November 7, 2013
7PM | Free

Printdustrial
Independent presses showcase their wares and craft.
Independent Publishing Resource Center | 1001 SE Division St.
Saturday, November 9, 2013
11AM – 4PM | Free