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.
North Texas Book Festival Open for Author Registration, Award Entries
Register now for North Texas Book Festival
Houston’s Let Creativity Happen! Grant Awardees Announced
Houston arts grants awarded
Rebecca Makkai Wins 2019 Clark Fiction Prize For “The Great Believers”
2019 Clark Fiction Prize winner announced
Dallas Librarian Receives I Love My Librarian Award
Dallas librarian receives national prize from ALA
UNT Libraries raises $2.3M for Portal to Texas History
UNT libraries earn NEH challenge grant
Texas Books Winning Awards
Roundup of recent awards for Texas books and authors
Frisco Library’s A.I. Program Wins National Award
Frisco’s library wins national inovation award
Letters About Literature Texas Competition
Submissions are open for the 2019-20 Texas Letters About Literature contest
The 2020-2021 Texas Bluebonnet Award List
Two Texas authors honored on new Bluebonnet Award Master List
Texas on the Carnegie list
Texas books and authors on the Carnegie Medal longlist
Lone Star Out and About in San Antonio
Lone Star representing at Women Writing the West conference in San Antonio
James Patterson’s Holiday Bonuses for Booksellers
Nominate your favorite Texas bookseller for a holiday bonus
