The Oregon Book Awards recently celebrated local literary talent, with winners announced for various genres and special recognitions for impactful initiatives. Laura Moulton, founder of Street Books, received the Stewart H. Holbrook Literary Legacy Award for her mobile library service catering to marginalized communities since 2011. Jelani Memory was awarded the Walt Morey Young Readers Literary Legacy Award for A Kids Co., promoting children's literature addressing challenging topics. The 2025 awards featured 212 submissions with out-of-state judges selecting 35 finalists in multiple categories, highlighting the richness of storytelling in Oregon.
Miriam Gershow's 'Survival Tips: Stories' and other finalists exemplify Oregon's literary spirit, showcasing the diversity of talent recognized by the state's esteemed book awards.
Laura Moulton's Street Books not only enhances literacy but also addresses social issues, transforming lives through its mobile library which offers essential resources to the vulnerable populace.
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