Oregon author Willy Vlautin is a finalist for the $50,000 Joyce Carol Oates Prize from the New Literary Project * Oregon ArtsWatchWilly Vlautin is one of five finalists for the 2025 Joyce Carol Oates Prize, recognizing mid-career authors of national importance.
Eva Emery Dye: Oregon author gained national notice with 'The Conquest,' her 1902 novel of the Lewis and Clark Expedition * Oregon ArtsWatchEva Emery Dye was the first Oregon novelist to achieve national prominence, combining historical fiction with social activism.
2024 in Review: New avenues for Portland's literary hubs and libraries * Oregon ArtsWatchOregon literature thrived in 2024 with numerous events, reflecting a vibrant and committed literary community.