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Zinesters Talking
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Local zinesters read from their works. Come and hear these independent publishers share their writing. Zines by the presenters will be available for purchase.
Tuesday, August 26, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
- Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
Shawn Granton and Erica Schreiner
Shawn Granton, editor of The Zinesters Guide to Portland and author of Temporary Relocation Project and Ten Foot Rule; and Erica Schreiner, author of The Way Things Used to Be and Argyle read from their zines.
Tuesday, September 2, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Rio Safari and Femme Affinity Group (FAG PDX)
Homobody author Rio Safari reads scenes from a gay man's life, and members of Femme Affinity Group (FAG PDX) read from their collaborative zine, Femmes Unite!
Tuesday, September 9, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Kari Koch and Urban Edibles
Learn about one household's effort to eat locally with Kari Koch, author of Total Local, and find out where to forage for wild food in the city with readers from Urban Edibles and 10 Weeds You Can Eat.
Tuesday, September 16, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
- Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
Karen Giezyng and Kate Lopresti
Hear stories of transport, both public and private, from Karen Giezyng's Bumpstart and Kate Lopresti's Constant Rider.
Tuesday, September 23, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
Katin Imes, Diane Gilleland and Mark Russell
Citizeen authors Katin Imes and Diane Gilleland share ideas about how to make a community, and Superman Stories author Mark Russell lightens the mood with tales of humorous heroics.
Tuesday, September 30, 6:30–7:45 p.m.
- Central Library, U.S. Bank Room
Sean Christensen and Kelly Froh
Check out mini-comics with author/illustrators Sean Christensen (and guests) of Portland, and out-of-town visitor (all the way from Seattle!) Kelly Froh.
Space at programs is limited. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.