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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 poet, educator, and editor…

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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…

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Summer Audiobook Recommendations

As the summer ramps up, the TBF staff is enjoying some vacation time before the Festival…

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Meet the 2024 Festival Poster Artist: Zeke Peña

Texas Book Festival is proud to announce author/illustrator Zeke Peña as the 2024 Festival poster artist. Every year,…

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Celebrating 2024 Texas Poet Laureate Amanda Johnston

To celebrate National Poetry Month, Texas Book Festival honors the genre and the occasion by spotlighting Amanda…

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