BOOKSTORE & INDUSTRY NEWS
Stay in the loop with the ever-evolving world of Texas bookstores and literary industry news. Our “Bookstore and Industry News” page shares bimonthly updates on the openings, closings, milestones, and celebrations happening across the state. From indie shop anniversaries to publishing updates and author collaborations, we spotlight the people and places shaping the Texas literary scene. Check back regularly to catch the latest stories and support the heartbeat of our book-loving community.

31st Annual Reading the West Nominations Announced
Award nominations released
TLA Announces 2021 Reading Lists
Recommended reading from Texas librarians

Elizabeth McCracken Named 2021 USA Fellow
Major award to Austin writer
Submissions for Texas Book Festival 2021 Open Feb. 1
Texas Book Fest 2021 submissions open soon
Harris County Public Library Celebrates 100 Years
Harris County Public Library celebrates centennial

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
Red Salmon Press, FlowerSong Press Announce Collaborative Publishing Effort
Texas indies presses announce collaboration

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