Who We Are
Connecting Authors and Readers
For almost three decades, Texas Book Festival has connected authors and readers through experiences that celebrate the culture of literacy, ideas, and imagination. Through our annual Festival and year-round statewide programs, we produce diverse, high-quality programming that brings readers together with the leading writers of our time.
Inspiring Readers of All Ages
Our flagship Festival features a diverse range of authors and books, from children’s picture books, middle grade and young adult literature to fiction and nonfiction for adult readers. Beyond the Festival, we bring TBF programs into Title I schools across the state throughout the year, connecting young readers with inspiring authors and building students’ home libraries through books we donate.
Celebrating Literary Legacy
We host the year’s most celebrated books and authors at our annual Festival and through our year-round programs. One of the biggest and most beloved literary events in the country, the Texas Book Festival brings together today’s most celebrated writers and uniquely showcases Texas’ own diverse literary lineage by featuring writers that connect to the great state of Texas.
What We Do
Festival
The Texas Book Festival is one of the nation’s premier annual literary events. Hosted every fall in downtown Austin, TBF features over 250 authors of the year’s best books and attracts 40,000 book lovers.
Programs
TBF’s work continues year-round. Our Library Grants program provides grants to public libraries throughout Texas, including rural and underserved communities, while our Reading Rock Stars and Real Reads programs connect great books and writers with young readers across the state.
Events
TBF hosts events in Austin and beyond throughout the year. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed about literary events coming to a community near you.
The Latest
2024 Texas Writer Award Recipient
Every year, we present the Texas Writer Award (formerly the Bookend Award) to a writer who has made outstanding contributions to Texas literature. This year, we’re thrilled to announce beloved…
2024 Festival Ticketed Sessions
While Festival attendance is always free of charge, there will be two ticketed events for headlining authors Malcolm Gladwell and Matthew McConaughey. Malcolm Gladwell’s session will feature the bestselling author in a conversation with…
Summer Audiobook Recommendations
As the summer ramps up, the TBF staff is enjoying some vacation time before the Festival season really kicks into high gear. We’re book people, so of course we listen…
Get Involved
For nearly 30 years, Texas Book Festival has delivered on our mission to connect authors and readers. Thanks to our donors, we have kept the Texas Book Festival free, brought books and authors to 178,000 students in Texas Title I schools, and granted more than $3,500,000 to Texas public libraries!