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.
Books are Gems Receives $10,000 El Paso Electric Donation
Nonprofit receives donation to replace damaged books

Lone Star Remembers Roxanne Conrad (aka Rachel Caine)
Remembrance of Roxanne Conrad (aka Rachel Caine)

NEA Big Read Grant Opportunity
NEA Big Read grants open for applications

Texas Grant Awards Roundup
New and recent Texas literary grants awarded
Houstonian Bryan Washington’s Novel Headed for TV
Bryan Washington’s debut picked up for TV

Texas Institute of Letters Award Nominations Open
Annual TIL book awards open for nominations

Texas Book Fest Announces Lit Crawl Schedule
Annual Austin Lit Crawl goes virtual

Benjamin Alire Sáenz Wins Lifetime Achievement Award
Benjamin Alire Sáenz honored with lifetime achievement award


Books to the Border Named 2020 Texas Literacy Award Winner
2020 Texas Literacy Award