Literature

The idea of a pop culture cookbook is nothing new, but as fans have gotten more passionate about all sorts of pop culture, this ultra-niche cookbook genre has only expanded, including here in the Pacific Northwest.

Former Oregon Poet Laureate Kim Stafford wrote a “A Proclamation for Peace” poem several years ago. But today it has a new resonance. It’s been published in a new book, along with translations into more than 50 languages.

Waterston, founder of the Writing Ranch and the Waterston Desert Writing Prize, succeeds Anis Mojgani as Oregon's 11th Poet Laureate.

The national nonprofit has distributed more than 27,500 books in the Pacific Northwest this summer as part of its 35th-anniversary celebration. The books depict families of color, same-sex parents and characters with disabilities.

The award winning poet, writer and essayist Aimee Nezhukumatathil’s genius lies in making connections between the astonishments of the natural world and the particular wonders of her own — and all of our — lives. Nezhukumatathil is the author of four collections of poems, including “Oceanic," and her latest book, a bestselling collection of essays, is called “World of Wonders.” Nezhukumatathil is a professor of English at the University of Mississippi, and joins us in front of an audience of students at McDaniel High School.

Author Sasha LaPointe's book 'Thunder Song' examines the intersection of Indigenous ancestry, Coast Salish history, queerdom and punk.

Sindya Bhanoo, Casey Parks and Eric Tran were among the winners named at this year’s book awards, Gary Miranda and Dawn Prochovnic received legacy awards.

An Atlanta store is one of hundreds of independent booksellers across the country celebrating the freedom to read as schools, universities and public libraries face attempts to ban or restrict books.

The new book festival marks a surge of interest in the city’s Black literary community. Spelled f-r-e-a-d-o-m, it aims to highlight the connection between literacy and the Juneteenth holiday, which marks the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States.

“Winnie the Pooh” and “The Sun Also Rises” are going public.