Authors
Wild Arts Festival Book Fair
Get to know some of the best local and regional authors specializing in nature, birds, hiking, history, books for kids, and books that illuminate living in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest!
You’ll have the chance to purchase books and get them signed by the author on both days of the festival from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Lightning Talks:
Short “lightning talks” by authors and artists will offer further insights into their work, process and inspiration. Pop in and out to see as many you like on Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
2026 Authors
Leslie Barnard Booth
Niki Desautels
CArSON ELLIS
Seymore Gulls
Lyanda Lynn Haupt
Bonnie Henderson
Amy Hevron
Cheryl Hill
Heide Island
Stewart Janes
Julie Kim
Rowan Kingsbury
Brian Libby
Steph Littlebird
Nikki McClure
Colin Meloy
Maria Mudd Ruth
Emily Poole
Marina Richie
William Sullivan
Nancy Tillman
Eric Wagner
Matt Wastradowski
Anneke Wilder
Info for Authors
The 2026 Book Fair author selection is now closed. Many thanks to the authors who have contacted us to participate.
For more information, contact: wafbooks@birdallianceoregon.org.
See our Book Fair Selection Criteria and our Frequently Asked Questions.