May Cobb, Rumann Alam, and Ernest Cline at the Texas Book Festival
A Letter from the Literary Director on the Book Submissions Process

As we begin preparations for the 30th annual Texas Book Festival, we’re looking forward to another…

Imani Perry (Wide)
February 3: TBF & The Holdsworth Center Present Imani Perry

Join us on February 3, 2025, for an unforgettable conversation between The Holdsworth Center President, Dr. Lindsay…

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January 21: In Conversation with David Wright Faladé & Alejandro Puyana

Join us in Austin Central Library’s Gallery for a conversation with David Wright Faladé and Alejandro…

2025 Festival Dates (Wide Graphic)
Announcing the 2025 Festival Dates

Mark your calendars. The Texas Book Festival returns November 8–9, 2025! We can’t wait to welcome…

2025 Call For Poster Artists
2025 Poster Artist Nominations Open

In anticipation of TBF’s landmark 30th anniversary, we’re seeking nominations from our community for an artist…

Festival Friends Pass Session Authors (1)
2024 Festival Friends Pass Session Times

With a Festival Friends pass, you’ll enjoy priority access to these can’t-miss conversations. Already a Festival…

Festival Friends Pass Session Authors (1)
Festival Friends Pass Session Authors

Announcing the 2024 Festival Friends Pass session authors. Don’t miss your chance to secure priority access…

2024 Texas Writer Award (16x9)
2024 Texas Writer Award Recipient

Every year, we present the Texas Writer Award (formerly the Bookend Award) to a writer who…

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2024 Festival Ticketed Sessions

While Festival attendance is always free of charge, there will be two ticketed events for headlining authors Malcolm…