Her new novel, “skin & bones,” is Watson’s first book written for adults. It focuses on Lena, a 40-year-old Black woman living in Portland, and her community of family, friends and co ...

Portland-raised author Renée Watson is among the lineup at the 2022 Portland Book Festival on Nov. 5, and she will appear at Powell’s City of Books on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m.

Skin & Bones - Renée Watson. Season 10 Episode 9 | 2m 30s Video has Closed Captions | CC. Lena Baker's life feels stable—until a confession on her wedding day upends everything.