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Pub U Set for Portland in 2026

The IBPA Publishing University, a learning and networking event for indie publishers,moves to  Portland, OR, in 2026.  The conference will take place May 14-16, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Portland, Oregon Convention Center.

The 2026 Pub U is organized around the theme “Together We Are Stronger” with their partner, Book Manufacturers’ Institute. This reimagined combination of Pub U and BMI’s Pubwest features 15 breakout tracks dedicated to Established Publishers, Newer Publishers (including Author-Publishers) and Industry Hot Topics, all led by publishers and publishing experts. Three keynote speakers will be announced later.

Early bird discounts are available through January 31, 2026. For more information see https://www.publishinguniversity.org/

Portland Book Festival Turns Ten

Literary Arts is celebrating a decade of producing a successful book festival in Portland, OR. This year’s Portland Book Festival, presented by Wells Fargo, returns Saturday, November 2 to ten stages at six partner venues in downtown Portland’s south Park Blocks. More than 100 authors and interviewers, drop-in writing workshops, pop-up readings, a book fair, and local food trucks return for this 10th annual celebration of books and stories.

Tickets range from $5 to $18 for a general pass. Some author readings require additional tickets. Veterans and youth passes are available for free. Some passes also include a $5 voucher for purchase of books.

Full details on guests and events can be found at https://pdxbookfest.org/.

SPECIAL READERS NIGHT

Literary Arts offers readers an exclusive peek of the Portland Book Fair on the evening of November 1 including complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres. Supporters get early access to the many book sellers and vendors. The Readers Night is an all ages welcome event. The event takes place from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm at the Portland Art Museum’s Mark Building. Tickets are $75.

More information available at: https://literary-arts.org/event/readers-night-2024/