Ann Jerome
Ann Jerome has extensive experience at the leadership level of several non-profit organizations serving most recently as the President & CEO of Make-A-Wish Central & South Texas. An Austinite...
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Texas Book Festival Welcomes Four New Board Members
We’re proud to announce the addition of four distinguished individuals to our Board of Directors. These new members bring a wealth of experience and talents to the organization, further strengthening...
View ArticleJinelle Lawson
Jinelle Lawson enjoys reading and is involved in multiple book clubs in her community. She volunteers at her children’s school for different book-related activities and is a regular volunteer at the...
View ArticleAndrea Rado Hamilton
Andrea Rado Hamilton was raised in a real estate family and has been in the industry for over twenty years. She is a Global Real Estate Expert with Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty. In addition to...
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Celebrating National Poetry Month
To celebrate National Poetry Month, Texas Book Festival honors the genre and the occasion by spotlighting Amanda Johnston. Johnston is the 2024 Texas Poet Laureate and founder of Torch Literary Arts, a...
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Celebrating AAPI Heritage Month
In honor of AAPI Heritage Month, the TBF staff is delighted to spotlight some of their favorite reads by authors featured at the 2023 Texas Book Festival. Additionally, we invite our audiences to...
View ArticleAnnie Jacob
Annie Jacob serves on the Friends of the Children Austin Board of Directors. She is a teacher, volunteer, and advocate for children in disadvantaged environments. Previously an elementary teacher in...
View ArticleTara Lowery-Hart
Tara is a former educator and reading specialist. She has developed a nationally recognized service learning curriculum connecting middle school students as mentors and providing opportunities for them...
View ArticleFresh Ink Fiction Contest
Thank you for your interest in Texas Book Festival’s Fresh Ink Fiction Contest. This year, instead of the fiction contest, we’re excited to try something new! We will still have a session that features...
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Celebrating Pride Month
In honor of Pride Month, TBF reached out to queer-owned and -operated bookstores in Texas for book recommendations! From horror to poetry, we’re looking camp right in the eye to bring you plenty of...
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Interviews with 2023 Festival Authors
Whether you’re on the move or at home, audiobooks are a fantastic way to stay engaged with your favorite authors. We teamed up with our friends at Libro.fm to bring you select author interviews from...
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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, Texas Book Festival selects an artist with a strong Texas affiliation whose work...
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Summer Reading 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 to audiobooks during long drives...
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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 Johnston. Johnston is the 2024 Texas Poet Laureate and founder of Torch Literary Arts,...
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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, Texas Book Festival selects an artist with a strong Texas affiliation whose work...
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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 to audiobooks during long drives...
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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 Gladwell and Matthew McConaughey. Gladwell’s session will feature the bestselling...
View Article2024 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,...
View ArticleFestival Friends Pass Session Authors
Announcing the 2024 Festival Friends Pass session authors. Don’t miss your chance to secure priority access to see these authors during the 2024 Texas Book Festival on November 16–17. Festival Friends...
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Shop TBF Merch
We’re excited to announce the launch of the official Texas Book Festival online merch store! The online store features a collection highlighting art by 2024 Festival poster artist Zeke Peña. Purchase...
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