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.
Larry McMurtry Named Spirit of the West Award Honoree
Larry McMurtry honored with Spirit of the West Award
Montreal International Poetry Prize Open for Submissions
Submission deadline extended for Montreal International Poetry Prize
Houston’s Bryan Washington wins International Dylan Thomas Prize
Texas author Bryan Washington wins international prize
Five Texas Writers Named 2020 Guggenheim Fellows
Texas writers win 2020 Guggenheim Fellowships
Texas Writers Bring Home 2020 Pulitzer Prizes
Texas writers winning 2020 Pulitzers
UT Press, Trinity Titles Selected for 2020 AUPresses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show
Texas university press books chosen for annual design show
Winners of Common Language Project Announced
Winners of the Writer’s Garret Common Language Project
Texas Commission on the Arts Announces Texas Young Masters 2020
Your Texas Young Masters class of 2020
James Patterson to Give $2.5 Million to School Libraries
James Patterson and Scholastic provide grants for school libraries
MPIBA Announces Reading the West Book Awards Shortlists
30th Annual Reading the West Book Awards shortlists
UT Press’s Bob Barnett Named 2020 PW Top Rep
Publishers Weekly names Bob Barnett of UT Press top rep
Brazos Bookstore Buyer Keaton Patterson Named NBA Judge
Houston’s Keaton Patterson named National Book Award judge
