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Student-run, not-for-profit trade press at Portland State University 📚 Prioritizing literary equity and inclusion.

PO Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207
https://linktr.ee/ooliganpress
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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tony Wolk, Professor Emeritus of English at Portland State University, who served the university community for more than fifty years.

Wolk’s novel Abraham Lincoln: A Novel Life became the first manuscript Ooligan Press brought to publication.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Almost everything you read in English is left-aligned or justified, but when should you right-align text?

Check out the latest Ooligan blog post by Gideon Hatt: www.ooliganpress.com/right-aligne...

#Text-alignment #right-aligned #design-principles #formatting #rhythm #typography
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November 24, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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New to book design? Overcome imposter syndrome and build skills with simple tips and tricks to kickstart your creative journey.

Check out the latest blog post from Olivia Germino: www.ooliganpress.com/novice-desig...

#design #impostersyndrome #adobe #typography
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November 21, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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As the weather of the PNW turns moody and dark, it is the perfect time to snag your next mystery novel🔍Add FINDING THE VEIN by Jennifer Hanlon Wilde to your list!

#PNW #summercamp #Fall #FallReading #Healthcare #mystery #debutnovel #mystery #suspence
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November 19, 2025 at 9:00 PM
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Get a look behind the scenes at library books; with a large board of players, there is a lot to learn.

Check out the latest blog post by Isabel Matthews: www.ooliganpress.com/book-selling...

#libraries #bulkbuy #publishing #wholesale #contracts
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November 18, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Dear Ms. Warne,
THE BLUE LINE LETTERS by @steven_christiansen_writer has arrived at all major audiobook streaming services! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to upgrade your TriMet commute.

#audiobook #ooliganpress #trimet #multnomahcounty #ooliganpress #transitreads #pnwauthors
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November 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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🌿 “Just because something is everywhere doesn’t mean it’s less beautiful.” 🌿
In LAUREL EVERYWHERE,
✨ Released November 11, 2020 ✨
#LaurelEverywhere #YALit #GriefAndHealing #ErinMoynihan #BookRecommendation
Cover of "Laurel Everywhere" by Erin Moynihan, with leafy design and orange florals. Quote: “Just because something is everywhere doesn’t mean it’s less beautiful.” Released November 11, 2020.
November 17, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Sensitivity readers—are they a result of a society that has become "too woke" or a necessary safeguard to ensure respectful stories?

Check out the latest blog post from Ash Murray: www.ooliganpress.com/on-sensitivi...

#sensitivity #DEI #Diversity #equitiy #inclusion #censorship #editing #publish
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November 15, 2025 at 3:30 AM
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Cekpa Launch Party at Literary Arts is TONIGHT!

Starting 6pm!

Unboxing Cekpa: youtu.be/ShqnJMxg7PU?...

@literaryarts

#CEKPA #BookLaunch #Unboxing #Memoir #NativeAmericanVoices #TransracialStories #launch
Cekpa Book Unboxing with Leah Altman
CEKPA: A MEMOIR IN BEADED ESSAYS launches November 11, 2025! Born Baby Girl Black Feather, Leah Altman was removed from her tribal community through placement by the Indian Child Welfare Act…
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November 12, 2025 at 1:00 AM
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Get ready for a book launch! We’re so excited to finally celebrate CEKPA’s debut! Come out and support local PNW authors and Native American stories, happening November 11, 2025 at Literary Arts!

@LiteraryArts
#BookLaunch #Cekpa #NativeAmericanStories #PNWauthors
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November 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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You’re invited to celebrate a huge milestone with author Leah Altman! Her new book is launching November 11, 2025 at Literary Arts, 6 p.m.! Don’t miss out!

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#BookLaunch #Cekpa #NativeAmericanStories #PNWauthors
November 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
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You know copyediting and developmental editing, but what about line editing? It's the bridge between them, but it's often overlooked.

Check out the latest blog post from Julia O'Malley: www.ooliganpress.com/whats-line-e...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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CEKPA is officially launching November 11, 2025 at Literary Arts! Come join us and author Leah Altman to learn more about her writing process and the creation of CEKPA!

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#BookLaunch #Cekpa #NativeAmericanStories #PNWauthors
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November 11, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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Big night ahead! 🎉 Celebrate the launch of CEKPA by Leah Altman. 🗓️ Nov 11, 2025 • ⏰ 6 p.m.

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#CEPKA #Memoir #NativeAmericanVoices #TransracialStories #launch
Post for the book launch of CEKPA: A Memoir in Beaded Essays by Leah Altman, hosted by Ooligan Press. Includes event details for November 11, 2025, at Literary Arts in Portland, Oregon, with a photo of Leah Altman sitting cross-legged and smiling.
November 10, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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This one is for the memoir lovers.

Personal, powerful, and beaded together with care and culture.

Preorder CEKPA by Leah Altman today!

#CekpaMemoir #BeadedEssays #IndigenousAuthor #MemoirSpotlight #PreorderNow #OwnVoices
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November 10, 2025 at 5:05 PM
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Friendly reminder: CEKPA by Leah Altman is available for preorder now!
This powerful debut drops November 11, 2025!
Don't miss it!

@literaryarts
#CekpaMemoir #BeadedEssays #IndigenousAuthor #MemoirSpotlight #PreorderNow #OwnVoices
Reminder graphic with a photo of author Leah Altman at the top, text that says "You can preorder CEKPA now!". a beaded heart in the center, and the book cover at the bottom. Release date is November 11, 2025
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Preorder available now for CEKPA, Leah Altman's powerful debut memoir.

#PreorderNow #Cepka #Memoir #AdoptionStories #PersonalEssays #IndigenousVoices
Promotional graphic for CEKPA: A Memoir in Beaded Essays by Leah Altman. The book cover features a beadwork-inspired geometric design in pink, blue, orange, and purple tones, with stylized bead art of hearts and spiders surrounding it. Text reads: “Preorder now. Follow the link in bio! Releasing November 11, 2025.
November 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
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Are new deforestation laws going over your head? See how the publishing industry is facing these challenges and helping save the planet.

Check out the latest blog by Kayla Mullinax: www.ooliganpress.com/understandin...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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✨ Book Launch Alert! ✨
Join us at 6 p.m. on November 11 at the Literary Arts Bookstore to celebrate the release of CEKPA: A MEMOIR IN BEADED ESSAYS by Leah Altman—a powerful exploration of identity, family, and storytelling.

@LiteraryArts
#CekpaLaunch #LeahAltman #OoliganPress #BookLaunch
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November 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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CEPKA: A MEMOIR IN BEADED ESSAYS by Leah Altman, officially releases November 11, 2025. Preorder your copy today and learn about cepka and how it connects family and roots of cultural identity.

@LiteraryArts
#CEPKA #Memoir #NativeAmericanVoices #TransracialStories
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November 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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We’re so excited to celebrate the launch of CEKPA: A MEMOIR IN BEADED ESSAYS by Leah Altman—a moving story of identity, family, and resilience. 🌿Come be a part of this special evening honoring community, storytelling, and art on November 11, at Literary Arts.

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#CekpaLaunch #LeahAltman
November 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
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Thank you to HER GHOSTS for this thoughtful review of SUPERSYMMETRY! Head over to the link in our bio to order your copy!
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#debutauthor #pnw #croatia #literaryfiction #smallpublisher #literaryfictionreview
November 5, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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You’ve got your great idea, now it’s time to bring it to life through craft—here’s a brief guide.

Check out the latest blog post from Ooligan Press manager Kaitlyne Bozzone: www.ooliganpress.com/craft-crash-...

#writing #editorial #craftelements #writingtips
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November 4, 2025 at 5:00 AM
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Mark your calenders! Leah Altman's CEKPA: A MEMOIR IN BEADED ESSAYS launch event is taking place on November 11, at 6 p.m. at Literary Arts! Come and celebrate!
@LiteraryArts
#CEPKA #Memoir #NativeAmericanVoices #TransracialStories #launch
The poster features the book cover on the left, showing beadwork-inspired designs and patterns, and a photo of Leah Altman sitting cross-legged on a stool on the right. Text reads: ‘Launch Event! CEKPA: A Memoir in Beaded Essays. Written by Leah Altman. 11 November 2025, 6 pm! Literary Arts, 716 SE Grand Ave, Portland, Oregon 97214.’ The design includes colorful beaded heart motifs and a central blue beaded pattern.
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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Happy Halloween from Ooligan Press!

We all know the vampire as a bloodsucking creature of the night, but in the twenty-first century, our fascination with vampires moved us towards love at first bite.

Check out the latest terrifying blog post: www.ooliganpress.com/vampire-para...
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October 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM