At Literary Arts we spend a lot of time thinking
about writers, especially Oregon writers. We think about how, as an organization, we can best recognize, encourage, and support the work of our state’s emerging writers. We are always working to expand the audience for Oregon’s literature, to strengthen our literary community, and to increase participation in literary activities. One way is to grant Oregon Literary Fellowships every year. Since 1988, we have awarded $700,000 in fellowships and awards to more than 500 talented Oregonians, both writers and publishers. With this support, many writers have completed works that have received Oregon Book Awards and national recognition. This year, Literary Arts received 373 applications from writers in 49 Oregon cities and towns. The judges named eight writers and two publishers to receive grants of $2,500, for a total of $25,000. The following pages tell the stories of this year’s fellowship recipients. We celebrate the diversity, creativity, and promise of their work. If you would like to join us in engaging readers, supporting writers, and inspiring the next generation with great literature, please visit literary-arts.org or call 503.227.2583. We will be glad to have you along.
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