On Thursday, February 14 at noon, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF) Speaker Series Presents Oregon author Dede Montgomery and her nonfiction book, My Music Man. The event is free and will be held in the Hearing Room at the Capitol Building in Salem, OR. Dede Montgomery brings her personal family history to the Capitol …
Elisa Saphier of Another Read Through in Portland recommended children’s books on KGW8’s “Portland Today” in their “Celebrating Children’s Book Day” segment. Here’s the list: Not Your Typical Dragon, Tenzin’s Deer, Women in Science, Cam Jansen series, Zoey and Sassafras series (WA author and press!), Clockbreakers (OR author!). We love this empowering selection. Watch the …
Last week, booksellers from all around the country converged on Portland, OR for a conference on children’s books and bookselling, hosted by the American Booksellers Association. Some lucky participants registered for half-day and full-day bus tours of Portland area independent bookstores, hopping from neighborhood to neighborhood for 20-30 minute drop-ins (Woefully short!). Here are some …
