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 Books and Authors Continue to Win
Recent awards won by Texas books and authors
Letters About Literature Winners
2020 Letters About Literature contest winners
Grants to Texas Writers Roundup
A roundup of recent grants to Texas writers
Outstanding Western Book Winner Named
New award recognizes outstanding Western book
Texas Institute of Letters Announces 2020 Literary Awards
Announcement of 2020 Texas Institute of Letters Literary Awards winners
30th Annual Reading the West Book Awards
Longlists for the 30th annual Reading the West Book Awards
Texas Center for the Book Celebrates Children and Diversity in Literature with Grants to Libraries
Lone Star Día grants now available
Texas Institute of Letters Announces New Members
2020 Texas Institute of Letters inductees annouced
Top Texas Indie Authors to be Honored at Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas Author Project Awards ceremony to be held Feb. 6 in Austin
49th Annual Southwest Book Award Winners
Southwest Book Awards announced by the Border Regional Library Association
Texas Authors Among 2020 Edgar Nominees
2020 Edgar Award nominees include two Texans
Announcing Finalists for the 2019 NBCC Awards
Texans and the 2019 NBCC awards
