2025 Oregon Book Awards Finalists announced

Awards and Honors

2025 Oregon Book Awards Finalists announced

February 7, 2025

Literary Arts announced the finalists for the 2025 Oregon Book Awards. Congratulations!

The winners of each category will be announced live at the 2025 Oregon Book Awards Ceremony, hosted by Omar El Akkad, at Portland Center Stage at The Armory on Monday, April 28, 2025. Tickets are available here.

SPECIAL AWARDS

In addition to recognizing the finest achievements of Oregon authors in several genres, Literary Arts recognizes individuals and organizations who made a significant impact on Oregon’s literary culture. This year the following individuals are being recognized.

The Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award
Laura Moulton of Portland, founder, Street Books

The Walt Morey Young Readers Literary Legacy Award
Jelani Memory of Portland, founder, A Kids Co.

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