Portland-raised author Renée Watson can now add the prestigious Newbery Medal to her list of accolades.

New York Times bestselling author Renée Watson, shared about her latest work, "Cicely Tyson", which introduces readers to an iconic actress known for portraying strong Black women. For more ...

This week we are taking you back to Portland Book Festival 2024, with a conversation on the theme of “reconciliation” featuring Renée Watson, discussing her latest book, “Skin & Bones,” and Joe ...

Renée Watson, author of “All the Blues in the Sky,” and Cátia Chien, illustrator of “Fireworks,” are the 2026 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards ...

Renée Watson's debut adult novel has a gorgeous new cover that encapsulates all the beauty the pages have to offer. First released in May 2024, skin & bones follows Lena Baker, a plus-size Black ...

The river level near Estacada crested at 26.25 feet early Friday morning, surpassing the previous third-highest record set in 1972. Driver hits and kills man in Woodburn Officers were called to Tierra ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Watson's “All the Blues in the Sky,” in which the author blends poetry and prose to tell the story of a teen confronting the death of her best friend, has won the John Newbery ...

Cameron Nielsen / OPB Renée Watson’s “All the Blues in the Sky,” in which the author blends poetry and prose to tell the story of a teen confronting the death of her best friend, has won the John ...

Renée Watson's 'All the Blues in the Sky' Wins Newbery Medal for Best Children's Book NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Watson's “All the Blues in the Sky,” in which the author blends poetry and prose to tell the ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Renée Watson’s “All the Blues in the Sky,” in which the author blends poetry and prose to tell the story of a teen confronting the death of her best friend, has won the John Newbery ...