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Poet Q&A: Charity E. Yoro, winner of a 2025 Oregon Book Award for 'ten-cent flower & other territories' * Oregon ArtsWatch

Charity E. Yoro won the Stafford/Hall Award for Poetry at the 2025 Oregon Book Awards.

Yoro began writing poetry in seventh grade, influenced by her English teacher, Ms. Jones.

She advocates for Hawaii's issues through her writing, which reflects her deep connection to home.

Yoro emphasizes that writing is an ongoing practice, involving continuous learning and refinement.

Rebecca Clarren, author of The Cost of Free Land, won the Frances Fuller Victor Award for General Nonfiction at the 2025 Oregon Book Awards.

Oregon Book Awards recognize storytellers and significant contributions to the state's literary community.

The Oregon Book Awards celebrate literary achievements and community amid a challenging political climate.