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How We Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2025

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we honor the legacy of a leader (and writer) whose vision of equality and justice continues to inspire us all. Whether you brave the cold or stay warm…

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…

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…

POSTPONED: In Conversation with David Wright Faladé & Alejandro Puyana

Due to anticipated icy weather, Austin Public Library will be closed on Tuesday, January 21, and…

Announcing the 2025 Festival Dates

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

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…

Shop TBF Merch

We’re excited to announce the launch of the official Texas Book Festival online merch store! The…

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 Recipient

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