Commonplace Books Opens in Fort Worth
Commonplace Books, a new indie in Fort Worth, held it’s grand opening June 22, 2019.
Texas and the 2018 INDIES Book of the Year Awards
A roundup of awards earned by Texas authors and publishers in the 2018 INDIES Book of the Year Awards.
I Love My Librarian Award Nominations Open
Nominations are now open for the national I Love My Librarian Award.
Update: Proposed 25% Tariff on Books Imported from China
Books are included in the new proposed 25% tariff on goods imported from China
El Paso’s Tumblewords Project Announces Carlos Nicolas Flores July Residency
Carlos Nicolas Flores will present four workshops, collectively titled “Confessions of a Native Son: Four Workshops on the Writing of Fiction,” for Tumblewords Project in July 2019.
TALL Texans Class of 2019
The Texas Library Association announced the TALL Texans Leadership Development Institute Class of 2019
Texas Center for the Book Seeking Nominations for $2,000 Literacy Award
Texas Center for the Book is seeking qualified nonprofit organizations that have made outstanding contributions to increasing literacy in Texas for the Fourth Annual Texas Center for the Book Literacy Award.
Bouchercon 2019 presents A Conversation With James Patterson
James Patterson will be the speaker at a literary gala benefitting Literacy Instruction For Texas (LIFT) at the 50th Bouchercon mystery novel fan convention in Dallas.
Texas Literary Grants Roundup
Amazon Literary Partnership and the NEA announced awards to Texas literary organizations.
Texas Teen Book Festival Announces Keynote Speakers for 2019 Festival
Texas Teen Book Festival brings award-winning, bestselling author Erika L. Sánchez and comedian/YouTube sensation Akilah Hughes to 11th annual festival.