Manzanita Writers' Series
Author Event with Thor Hanson
Thursday, October 2nd
4:00-5:00 Family-friendly presentation and reading from Thor’s new children’s book, The Escape Artist
5:30-7:00pm Reading from Close to Home
Registration strongly recommended; walk-ins welcome as space allows
Hoffman Center for the Arts | 594 Laneda Avenue | Manzanita
more information coming

Thor Hanson Bio
Author and biologist Thor Hanson is a Guggenheim Fellow, a Switzer Environmental Fellow, and winner of the John Burroughs Medal. His books include Close to Home, Buzz, Feathers, and the children’s favorite Star and the Maestro. Thor’s work has been translated into a dozen languages and earned many accolades, including the Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science and three Pacific Northwest Book Awards. He co-hosted the PBS Nature series American Spring Live, and has appeared on programs ranging from Fresh Air to Science Friday, and WIRED Currents. Hanson lives with his family on an island in the Pacific Northwest.
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October 2, 2025
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
October 2-Author Event with Thor Hanson
Address:
594 Laneda Avenue, Manzanita, Oregon, 97130, United States
Description:
Situated on the main street in Manzanita just a few blocks west of Highway 101, the Hoffman Center is located across the street from the North Tillamook Library.