Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall

Portland Book Festival: Ani Di Franco in Conversation

Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco discusses her picture book, Show Up and Vote, with OPB journalist Prakruti Bhatt.

Note: This event requires an add-on ticket in addition to the General Admission Festival Pass (wristband) to attend.

Options include $5 reserved ticket (no book), $20 reserved ticket (book included), or $30 family ticket (1 adult + 1 child + 1 book in the first 10 rows). Prices in addition to required General Admission Festival pass, sold separately.

About Show Up and Vote:

From the Grammy award-winning singer-songwriter, political activist, and feminist icon comes a story of connectedness and collective responsibility, as told through the eyes of a young child going to vote for the first time. Singer-songwriter, activist, feminist, and best-selling author Ani Di Franco has penned a lyrical narrative for her youngest audience: a picture book about the eye-opening act of voting. A young girl accompanies her mother to their local polling station and pays witness to the commonality of this experience. Her mother gently reinforces the great responsibility and importance of this act, while the girl moves through feelings of excitement, nervousness, and ultimately, invigoration. Rachelle Baker adds an authentic neighborhood feel in a range of bright, bold colors and familiar faces, establishing a realistic and relatable setting. An age-appropriate call-to-action for all young citizens.

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