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.

31st Annual Reading the West Nominations Announced
Award nominations released

Elizabeth McCracken Named 2021 USA Fellow
Major award to Austin writer

Texas Institute of Letters to Induct Fourteen Distinguished Writers
New inductees to state honor society

Texas Literary Awards Roundup
Roundup of new and recent award-winning Texas letters

Small, Rural Texas Libraries Awarded Community Engagement Grants
ALA grants for Texas libraries

Meet the Inaugural WLT Fellows
First Writers’ League of Texas fellows named

Texas Literary Awards Roundup
Your semi-regular roundup of Texas book-awards news

2021-2022 Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List Released
Texas librarians release children’s book award list

Writers’ League of Texas Launches Fellowship Program
New fellowship with Writers’ League of Texas

Mesquite ISD wins National School Library of the Year Award
Mesquite ISD library wins national award

NEA Big Read Grant Opportunity
NEA Big Read grants open for applications

Texas Grant Awards Roundup
New and recent Texas literary grants awarded