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.

MPIBA Announces 31st Annual Reading the West Book Awards Winners
Reading the West awards news brief

Winners of the 2020-2021 Letters About Literature Texas Competition Announced
Texas Center for the Book news brief

Plano Public Library Wins Library of the Future Award
Texas library award news brief

Cyrus Cassells, Lupe Mendez Named New Texas Poets Laureate
News brief on new poets laureate
Austin Joins Youth Poet Laureate Program
News brief on new youth poet laureate program
Texas Book Festival Announces Hybrid, Weeklong Fall Festival
2021 Texas Book Fest announced


Texas Library Association Announces 2021 Awards
Texas Library Association awards

MPIBA Announces 31st Annual Reading the West Book Awards Shortlists
Reading the West Awards open for voting
New Southside San Antonio Book Fair Scheduled for May 16
New book fair for San Antonio