Spotlight

The Oregon Author's Project highlights Oregon authors in a variety a ways. Our blog features all types of Oregon Authors, from debut to veteran writers, through general blog posts or through interviews. We also highlight the outstanding works that have been recognized for various awards and recognition by external organizations.

One of our long-term goals is to recognize literature written by BIPOC and LGBTQAI+ authors. We are in the early stages of developing the structure to support this initiative.

Featured Oregon Authors Blog
The authors featured here are highlight in our blog.
  It includes new authors, book debuts, as well as bringing
  attention to works and authors who have already
  published, whether famous or just beginning. Featured authors
  may also be interviewed.

Famous and Well-Known Oregon Authors
Oregon has a strong collection of famous authors. These
  are authors who have written well-known books and classics,
  many of which have movies or streaming series based off
  of their works, including those who have received awards,
  are well-known in established platforms such as Goodreads,
  and/or are best sellers (New York Times, USA Today, Amazon,
  etc.).  These authors have been identified as famous by the
  Oregon Author Project Committee.

Literary Awards
Oregon Book Awards (Literary Arts)
Presented by the Literary Arts, in April the Oregon Book
Awards are presented to Oregon authors across seven
genre categories.

Oregon Reader’s Choice Award (ORCA)
The Oregon Reader's Choice Award (ORCA) is sponsored by
  the Oregon Library Association, Children's division. During
  the course of the school year, Oregon students, grades 4-
  12, choose their favorite book.

Oregon Spirit Book Awards
The Oregon Spirit Award is given to a distinguished
  contributor to children's literature or young adult literature
  that engages and encourages readers' imagination, discovery,
  and understanding, reflecting the spirit and values held by
  Oregonians.

BIPOC authors (In development)
There are few resources that students, teachers, librarians,
authors, researchers, and readers can turn to when looking
for literature written by BIPOC authors. We want to be a
cornerstone for the state of Oregon and beyond for providing
information about this community.

Have a suggestion for an author to feature?
Send us an email to let us know: olaoregonauthorscomm@olaweb.org

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