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.

Five Texas Writers Named 2020 Guggenheim Fellows
Texas writers win 2020 Guggenheim Fellowships

Texas Writers Bring Home 2020 Pulitzer Prizes
Texas writers winning 2020 Pulitzers

UT Press, Trinity Titles Selected for 2020 AUPresses Book, Jacket, and Journal Show
Texas university press books chosen for annual design show

Winners of Common Language Project Announced
Winners of the Writer’s Garret Common Language Project
Dallas Virtual Book Festival
Dallas Public Library launches Dallas Virtual Book Fest
Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2019
ALA’s annual tally of challenged and banned books

Texas Commission on the Arts Announces Texas Young Masters 2020
Your Texas Young Masters class of 2020

James Patterson to Give $2.5 Million to School Libraries
James Patterson and Scholastic provide grants for school libraries

MPIBA Announces Reading the West Book Awards Shortlists
30th Annual Reading the West Book Awards shortlists
TejasCovido Literary Journal Launches
TejasCovido launches, invites COVID-19 submissions
