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.
New Texas Bookstores Encounter Opening Challenges
Update on new Texas bookstore openings

NEA Approves Arts Organizations for CARES Act Funding
Update on emergency COVID-19 relief
Texas Book Festival Announces Virtual Two-Week Fall Fest
25th Annual Texas Book Festival to be held online
Texas Touring Roster 2020-2022, Part Two
Texas Touring Roster 2020, Part 2: Storytellers

Deep Vellum Awards 43 Emergency Grants to Texas Writers
Dallas publisher Deep Vellum awards emergency grants

United States Regional Arts Resilience Fund Announced
New arts fund assists under-represented nonprofits
Texas Touring Roster 2020-2022, Part One
TCA’s 2020 Texas Touring Roster for creative writing artists

Poetry Coalition Launches New Fellowship Program
New poetry fellowship launched
Barnes & Noble Has Re-Opened Texas Stores
B&N opens all Texas stores with COVID-19 safety measures

Nominations Open for Texas Literacy Award
Nominations open for Texas literacy award