Joanna Close

Joanna Close is a former small-town newspaper reporter turned medical speech-language pathologist. Currently she spends most of her time putting away board books, looking for caps to markers or hard-boiling eggs and toasting bagels, and is paid in snuggles and snot rockets. She likes Lindy West, Oscar-nominated tear-jerkers, and chocolate peanut butter ice cream out of the carton.

Local Holiday Gift Picks for Kids

Field Trip, PDX Parent Magazine, Seasons and Holidays / By Joanna Close

Local toy store owners share their favorite holiday gift picks for kids.

Neighborhood We Love: Lents

City Guide, PDX Parent Magazine, Portland Neighborhoods and Housing, What's New / By Joanna Close

With many organizations that focus on building community, Lents in Southeast is on the rise.

Neighborhood We Love: Maplewood

City Guide, PDX Parent Magazine, Portland Neighborhoods and Housing, What's New / By Joanna Close

We’re mad about Southwest Portland’s Maplewood neighborhood.

New Kids' Art Studio SunnyLove

Family Fun, Field Trip, PDX Parent Magazine, What's New / By Joanna Close

Looking for an outing that pleases both littles and their older siblings? Check out Northeast‘s new kids’ art studio, SunnyLove.