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.

Roundup of Recent Texas Award Winners
Semi-regular roundup of recent Texas award winners

NEA Approves Arts Organizations for CARES Act Funding
Update on emergency COVID-19 relief

Deep Vellum Awards 43 Emergency Grants to Texas Writers
Dallas publisher Deep Vellum awards emergency grants

United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund Announced
New arts fund assists under-represented nonprofits

Poetry Coalition Launches New Fellowship Program
New poetry fellowship launched

Nominations Open for Texas Literacy Award
Nominations open for Texas literacy award

Writers’ League of Texas 2020 Manuscript Contest Winners
WLT announces 2020 manuscript contest winners



Carter Poetry Contest Winners Announced
San Antonio winners of the Carter poetry prize

Texas Literary Awards Roundup
Roundup of recent award-winning Texas books, authors

MPIBA Announces 30th Annual Reading the West Book Awards Winners
Three Texans win in 30th Reading the West Awards