Literary Arts

A student competing at the 2023 Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship.
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This slam poetry competition elevates young voices
The Verselandia! Youth Poetry Slam Championship returns this month for a night of passionate spoken word performances by Portland students.
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A person holds a copy of "Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow" in front of their face
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Add to cal: Everybody Reads 2024 featuring author Gabrielle Zevin
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📚 Have the best bookish time at the Portland Book Festival
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Add to cal: Literary legends visiting Portland this fall
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Snag a subscription for Portland Arts & Lectures’ 39th season
This lecture series will help energize and inspire you — and expand your reading list.
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The Pacific Northwest’s biggest bookish celebration is happening this Saturday 📚
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