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.

Fountain, Pérez named next Poets Laureate of Texas

March 19, 2019

The Texas State Legislature, in partnership with the Texas Commission on the Arts, will make appointments on Monday, March 25, 2019 to the positions of state poet laureate, state musician, state two-dimensional artist, and state three-dimensional artist.

Texas Institute of Letters Announces 2019 Literary Awards

March 18, 2019

The Texas Institute of Letters has announced the selection of thirteen recipients of their Annual TIL Literary Awards based on the careful review of exemplary, recently published works. More than $21,000 in award monies will be given to the recipients at the annual TIL Awards Banquet, which this year is scheduled to take place April 27th in McAllen, Texas.

Six inducted into Texas Literary Hall of Fame

March 17, 2019

Lone Star Literary Life attended the Friends of the Fort Worth Library’s 8th biennial induction ceremony for the Texas Literary Hall of Fame Friday, March 15, 2019.

NALAC announces 43 grants to Latinx artists & organizations

March 10, 2019

The National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures (NALAC) announced 43 NALAC Fund for the Arts grants today. Totaling $267,000, the awards provide funding to 26 Latinx artists and collectives and 17 Latinx arts organizations in 13 states and Puerto Rico.