AWARDS
Texas authors are earning high praise—and we’re here to celebrate every win. Our Awards page highlights the honors, accolades, and big moments achieved by Texas-connected writers, from national recognitions to local distinctions. Updated bimonthly, these articles shine a spotlight on literary excellence across genres and generations. Explore the achievements of authors putting Texas talent on the map.
Texas Center for the Book Seeking Nominations for $2,000 Literacy Award
Texas Center for the Book is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in Texas for the Fourth Annual Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award.
Texas Literary Grants Roundup
Amazon Literary Partnership and the NEA announced awards to Texas literary organizations.
Women’s Storybook Project of Texas Wins Literacy Award
Through a nomination from the Texas Center for the Book, Women’s Storybook Project of Texas has been selected for the 2019 Library of Congress State Literacy Award Program.
2019 Anthony Award Nominations Announced
Bouchercon 2019 announces this year’s Anthony® Awards nominations in five categories.
San Antonio Poet Naomi Shihab Nye Named Young People’s Poet Laureate
San Antonio Poet Naomi Shihab Nye was named Young People’s Poet Laureate by the Poetry Foundation on May 7, 2019.
TCU Texas Book Award Entry Deadline May 31
The TCU Texas Book Award is open for entries.
UT Press Recognized 8 Times at 2019 AUPresses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show
The University of Texas Press had seven books chosen in eight categories at the 2019 AUPresses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show.
Lone Star Lit Out & About in McAllen
The 83rd annual Texas Institute of Letters awards weekend was held in McAllen April 26-28.
Texan Tim Tingle wins the West
When a Ghost Talks, Listen: A Choctaw Trail of Tears Story (Roadrunner Press) by Tim Tingle wins middle-grade category in 2018 Reading the West Awards.
Vote in Reading the West Book Awards
Vote for your favorites on the 2018 Reading the West shortlist.
2018 Bloggers’ Choice Awards
Congratulations to the 2018 BCA award winners!
Two Texas writers win Whiting Awards
The Whiting Awards jury has announced this year’s ten winners in fiction, non-fiction, poetry, and drama. Two winners picking up the $50,000 prize are from Texas.
