Frequently Asked Questions

Q -- Why aren't all the titles written by an author included?

A -- The Oregon Authors Website was developed and launched in January 2009. At that time only titles published in 2008 were posted on this website. Over time, the Oregon Authors Committee, the author, or the trustee of the author will complete the bibliography for an Oregon author.

Q -- Why are some Oregon authors missing?

A -- The Oregon Authors Website was developed and launched in January 2009. At that time only titles published in 2008 were posted on this website. Therefore, if an Oregon author did not publish a book in 2008, he or she may not be on this website. If an author who published a book in 2008 wrote many other books, only the title published in 2008 may be on this website.

Currently, the Oregon Authors Committee adds titles as we learn about publications. Oregon authors can register to become members of the website and add their complete bibliographies.

Q -- Why do I have an Oregon Author page if I didn't create one for myself?

A -- The Oregon Authors Committee regularly reads about local authors in Oregon's newspapers. When we learn about their new books, we add them to the Oregon Authors Website. If we have created an Author page for you, contact us at contact@oregonauthors.org. We will gladly give you a username and password so you can edit your own page.

Q - How can I get my event on the calendar?

A - The calendar is only for author events at Oregon libraries. If you are an author and have an upcoming event at a library, please contact the library and ask them to put it on the calendar. If you are a library employee and can't remember how to login to the calendar email us at contact@oregonauthors.org.

Q - How can I announce a news item or non-library event that relates to authors, writing, or publishing in Oregon?

A -- You can contribute it to the Oregon Authors homepage blog by sending your entry to contact@oregonauthors.org. The web manager will decide what is appropriate for the blog.

Q -- What is an ISBN?

A -- The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 10 or 13-digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products published internationally. ISBNs were 10-digits until 2007, when the number of digits was increased to 13. The current 13 digit ISBN begins with "978."

Q -- My book has a 10-digit and a 13-digit ISBN. Which one should I use?

A -- When available, use the 13-digit ISBN; otherwise, use the 10-digit ISBN.

Q -- My book was first published in hardback and has been reprinted in paperback. Each edition has a different ISBN. Should I list both of them?

A -- Only one ISBN needs to be listed. Use the most recent one.

Q -- Can I get a list of just children's or teen books?

A -- Yes!

• - Click on "Browse Authors" in the green toolbar at the top of the screen.
• - Click on "Browse by Author's Genre or Descriptor" in the blue left-screen navigational column. Then, you will see a list of genre's and descriptors in the middle of the screen.
• - Click on the descriptor for the type of children's books you would like a list of, and you will see a list of authors who have written that type of children's book.

• Picture Book: A book in which the illustrations or photos play a significant role in telling the story. Children approximately 0-14 years old are the intended audience. This does not include graphic novels or picture books intended for adult readers.
• Beginning Readers: A short book with a small amount of simple text, and illustrations or photos that provide clues for decoding and comprehending the text. Children who are learning how to read independently are the intended audience.
• Juvenile Chapter Book: A book divided into chapters that tells a story through writing, not illustrations. These books transition students from learning how to read toward reading for enjoyment and/or learning. School age children approximately 7-14 years old are the intended audience.
• Young Adult: Teens approximately 13-19 years old are the intended audience for young adult books.