Novelists and long-time literary friends Amy Bloom & Michael Cunningham discuss why they are drawn to writing in this conversation from 2000.

Jon Raymond and Dao Strom discuss multidisciplinary writing and artistry with Oregon Poet Laureate Anis Mojgani at Pickathon music festival.

Scottish novelist Douglas Stuart discusses his latest work, Young Mungo, with Omar El Akkad in this conversation at Powell’s Books.

Kwame Alexander discusses fatherhood, food, the power of connection, & his memoir in this moving conversation with chef Gregory Gourdet.

Louise Erdrich talks with Trevino Brings Plenty about her latest novel, The Sentence, at the 2021 Portland Book Festival.

Nobel Prize-winning novelist Abdulrazak Gurnah speaks about his native Zanzibar and how his upbringing has shaped his writing career.

These best-selling YA authors discuss their recent books, community & culture, climate change, and how they convey hope through their works.

Amor Towles discusses the inspiration for and process of writing his latest bestseller, The Lincoln Highway, at this event in Portland.

Edwidge Danticat shares an intimate picture of her family, Haitian culture, & her career as a writer during this Portland Arts & Lectures event.

Kiese Laymon & Imbolo Mbue discuss the power of using literature and storytelling to highlight the effects of environmental racism.