HYBRID: Third Tuesday Author: Crystal Chanel

HYBRID: Third Tuesday Author: Crystal Chanel

Tuesday, October 20, 5:30 – 6:30 pm

Crystal Chanel is a storyteller, emcee, poet, and marketing strategist whose work intersects purpose and cultural power. As the founder and CEO of Press Release Marketing, LLC, she amplifies brands through intentional strategy and bold, culturally aligned storytelling.

Her debut poetry collection, Daughter of the Diaspora, blends personal reflection with historical insight to explore identity, resilience, and the lived experience of Black womanhood in America. Influenced by a global perspective—from living in East Germany as a teenager to serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and a passion for domestic and international travel—Crystal’s writing celebrates Black culture, community, and voice.

This author program will be moderated by Bruce Poinsette, writer, digital storyteller and organizer whose work is primarily based in the Portland Metro Area. A former reporter for the Skanner News Group, his writing has also appeared in the Oregonian, Street Roots, Oregon Humanities, and Eater PDX, among other publications. His current project Black Oregon POV seeks to build a digital green book for Black Oregonians.

This program is supported by the Friends of the Lake Oswego Public Library. Participation is free, and no registration is required. Please note, seating is limited due to the size of the space. Seats will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. A livestream will be available.

Lake Oswego Public Library is located at 706 Fourth Street, Lake Oswego. For more information, contact Alicia Yokoyama at 503-534-4228 or ayokoyama@lakeoswego.city.