Your only weekly, statewide calendar of Texas book events<\/p>\n

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<\/a>Bookish Texas \u2022 Events Around the State<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State<\/em><\/h3>\n

click to visit our MAJOR EVENTS Calendar for annual events!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

FOR 2.18.2023 – 2.26.2023<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SPECIAL EVENTS<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/u><\/b><\/span><\/font>(*Denotes In-person Events.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Alpine<\/strong>, <\/span>Lone Star Cowboy Poetry Gathering<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 17-18, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Round Rock<\/strong>, <\/span>Central Texas Teen & Kids Comic Con<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 18, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Corpus Christi<\/strong>, <\/span>People’s Poetry Fest<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> February 23-25, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, <\/span>REELpoetry<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 24-26, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>LibraryPalooza<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> February 25, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, <\/span>All the Books Author Event<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 25, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>San Antonio African American Book Festival<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> February 25, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Edinburg, <\/strong><\/span>2023 South Texas Literacy Symposium<\/span><\/a><\/u>,<\/u> February 25, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Mission Texas<\/strong>, <\/span>Storytellers & Legends Convention<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> POSTPONED, TBA<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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EXHIBITIONS <\/u><\/b><\/span><\/font>(*Denotes In-person Events.)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Edinburg<\/strong>, Museum of South Texas History, Alfonso \u201cAl\u201d Ram\u00edrez: 100 Years of Legacy<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through February 26, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Witte Museum, <\/span>Beasley\u2019s Vaqueros of the Brush Country Exhibit<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through March 20, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The DoSeum, <\/span><\/span><\/span>Very Eric Carle: A Very Hungry, Quiet, Lonely, Clumsy, Busy Exhibit<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/span>,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u> through April 16, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Harry Ransom Center, Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through July 16, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Harry Ransom Center, <\/span>Stories to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center<\/span><\/a><\/u>, through August 20, 2023<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

*Mineola<\/strong>, Friends of the Mineola Public Library, Book Sale, 9AM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/friendsofthemineolamemoriallibrary<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Friends of the Renner Frankford Branch Library, 1-Day Book Sale, 10AM, https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/renner-frankford-library-friends-1-day-book-sale<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Round Rock<\/strong>, Central Texas Teen & Kid Comic Con, 10AM, https:\/\/sites.google.com\/roundrockisd.org\/ctxteenkidscomiccon\/home<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/b>, Poets Northwest Monthly Meeting, 10AM, HYBRID, http:\/\/www.poetsnw.com\/meetings.html<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*North Richland Hills<\/strong>, Friends of the North Richland Hills Public Library, Pop-up Book Sale, 10AM, https:\/\/www.library.nrhtx.com\/Calendar.aspx?EID=4268&month=2&year=2023&day=18&calType=0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine,<\/strong> Talking Animals Bookstore, Author Robin Hollo signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.talkinganimalsbooks.com\/pages\/events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Author Greg Bourke Signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/greg-bourke-gay-catholic-and-american-my-legal-battle-marriage-equality-and-inclusion<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Author Fair with Keka Novales, Carol Bullman, & Jaimie Whitbread, 12PM, https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/author-fair-keka-novales-carol-bullman-jaimie-whitbread<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Celia Hays signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Pleasant Grove Branch Library, Black History Celebration!, 1PM, https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/black-history-celebration<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Black History Celebration & Book Fair, 1PM, https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/black-history-celebration-and-book-fair<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Jason June & Loren Long (NEVER FORGET ELEANOR), 2PM, https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/node\/135712<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Frisco, <\/strong>Barnes and Noble Stonebriar, Children’s author Sharyn Diamond signing Amy’s Amazing Hats, 2PM, https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/store\/2060<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Alisha Fernandez Miranda (MY WHAT IF YEAR), 2PM, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-alisha-fernandez-miranda-my-what-if-year<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Tumblewords Project, Lee Martinez Soto Beautifully You: Learning Body Positivity One Journaling Prompt at a Time, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/750559753069823\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Brazos Bookstore, Middle Grade Book Club with Adam Borba (OUTSIDE NOWHERE), 3PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/virtual-middle-grade-book-club-adam-borba<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, Rise Branch Library, Youth Poet Laureate Workshop, 3PM, https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/teen-ypl3-rise<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Kathleen Kent signing, 3PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Kent<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas,<\/strong> Interabang Books, Author Gregg Hurwitz (THE LAST ORPHAN), 4PM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/last-orphan<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author visit Chitra Divakaruni (INDEPENDENCE), 4PM, https:\/\/www.bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/chitra-divakaruni-2023<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Abilene,<\/strong> Seven and One Books, Author Karen Keen Speaking & Signing, 5PM, https:\/\/www.sevenandonebooks.com\/events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Bill Cotter Signing, 7PM, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/2023-02<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Melissa K. Pierce signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/melissa-k-pierce-lessons-love<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Trinity University Press, Barry Lopez and the Syntax of the River: Julia Martin and Scott Slovic in Conversation, 12PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/tupress.org\/events\/barry-lopez-and-the-syntax-of-the-river-julia-martin-and-scott-slovic-in-conversation\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Celestina Blok (100 THINGS TO DO IN DALLAS-FORT WORTH BEFORE YOU DIE) & Alan Elliott (DREAMS THAT BUILD AMERICA), 1PM, https:\/\/hpb.com\/001<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Marcos<\/strong>, The Wittliff Collections, Bill Broyles in Conversation With Stephen Harrigan, 2PM, https:\/\/www.thewittliffcollections.txst.edu\/events.html<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/b>, The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, Open Mic Poetry Night, 5PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1677710089328417<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin,<\/strong> BookPeople, Author Roj Rodriguez (MI SANGRE), 7PM, https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/roj-rodriguez-mi-sangre<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Laredo<\/strong>, Laredo College, Poet Ed Mabrey, 12PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=522399876709207&set=a.314815954134268<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Murder By The Book, Author Lyn Liao Butler in conversation with Sara DiVello, 6PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/MTM-Butler<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n The Writing Barn, Write. Submit. Support. FREE Info + Inspiration Session, 6PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/thewritingbarn.com\/class\/write-submit-support-free-info-inspiration-session\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.fortworthtexas.gov\/departments\/library\/events\/fw-writes-write-on<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Paz Pardo (THE SHAMSHINE BLIND), 7PM, https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/Paz-Pardo-The-Shamshine-Blind<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Poetry Slam, DFW Unplugged Open Mic Mondays, 7PM, https:\/\/www.thedallaspoetryslam.com\/show-schedule#&gid=1&pid=1<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Murder By the Book, Author V.M. Burns in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/MTM-Burns<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 21 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble Prestonwood Center, Viviane Dasilva (NO MATTER WHO YOU ARE) Book Event and Signing, 4PM, https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062154581-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Marcos<\/strong>, San Marcos Public Library, Altered Book Art, 6PM, https:\/\/www.sanmarcostx.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=10141&month=2&year=2023&day=2&calType=0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Hurst<\/strong>, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https:\/\/www.hursttx.gov\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/14884\/2074<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Mark Greaney signing, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Greaney<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Elizabeth Cobbs (FEARLESS WOMEN), 7PM, https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/elizabeth-cobbs-fearless-women<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Aaron Family JCC, Author Zack Bodner (WHY DO JEWISH?), 7PM, https:\/\/jccdallas.org\/event\/zack-bodner\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Deep Vellum Books, Pathetic Literature with Eileen Myles, 7PM, https:\/\/deepvellum.com\/events\/2023\/a-reading-with-eileen-myles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas,<\/strong> Half Price Books Flagship, Author Lucy Score (THINGS WE HIDE FROM THE LIGHT), 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/halfpricebooks\/photos\/a.170042496860\/10158958688131861\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Dock Tuesday: E-Eye’s Album Release and Open Mic, 7PM, https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/dock-tuesday-e-eyes-album-release-and-open-mic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Murder By The Book, Author J.T. Ellison in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/MTM-Ellison<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n LOGOS Collective, Virtual gathering with poets Gregory Orr (THE LAST LOVE POEM I WILL EVER WRITE) & Maya Popa (WOUND IS THE ORIGIN OF WONDER), 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.ecotheo.org\/upcoming-events\/1c1nkxjkqxs06kwk87836i1dhwx9es-xepw5<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Write About Now Poetry, The Black Poetry Slam and Book Fair hosted by Free K., 7:30PM, https:\/\/writeaboutnowpoetry.com\/events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Austin Poetry Slam, Austin Poetry HAPPY Slam! Hosted by Christopher Michael, 8PM, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/austin-poetry-happy-slam-hosted-by-christopher-michael-tickets-529851448947<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/b>, Trinity University, An Evening wiht Ross Gay (Poetry), 8PM, https:\/\/events.trinity.edu\/event\/an_evening_with_ross_gay<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Poetry Slam, The X-Perience Open Mic Night, 8PM, https:\/\/www.thedallaspoetryslam.com\/show-schedule#&gid=2&pid=1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *El Paso<\/strong>, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Poetry Night at Capri, 8PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/875881500348467<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/strong> PuroSlam Finals, 9PM. https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1560971821033451<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 22 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Boerne<\/strong>, Patrick Heath Public Library, Writers Roundtable, 1PM, https:\/\/www.ci.boerne.tx.us\/Calendar.aspx?EID=21388&month=2&year=2023&day=2&calType=0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt (GOOD NIGHT, SISTER), 1:30PM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/story-time-good-night-sister<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/meetings\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Trinity University Press, Mary E. Jones Parrish with Anneliese Bruner, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/tupress.org\/events\/mary-e-jones-parrish-with-anneliese-bruner\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Baylor University Libraries, Discovering Digital Humanities: Honoring African American Stories, 2:30PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.baylor.edu\/library\/index.php?id=986990<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Poetry Slam, Women Create Open Mic, 6PM, https:\/\/www.thedallaspoetryslam.com\/show-schedule#&gid=3&pid=1<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Wild Lark Books, Q&A with Author Sydney Crane, 6PM, https:\/\/wildlarkbooks.com\/events\/qa-with-author-sydney-crane\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston,<\/strong> Murder By The Book, Author Steve Berry signing, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Berry<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fresh Fiction, Video Book Club with Author Kayla Olson (THE REUNION), 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/video-book-club-with-author-kayla-olson-tickets-526881345287?aff=ebdsoporgprofile<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 23 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Waco<\/strong>, Baylor University Black Faculty and Staff Association, Black History in the Archives, 3:30PM, https:\/\/www.baylor.edu\/library\/index.php?id=987351<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/strong> The Twig Book Shop, Author Dee Dee Said, It Doesn’t Start with a Punch: My Journey through an Abusive Teen Dating Relationship, 5:30PM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/dee-dee-said-it-doesnt-start-punch-my-journey-through-abusive-teen-dating-relationship<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Alpine,<\/strong> Front Street Books, Author Kirk Wilson (OUT OF SEASON) in conversation with author Chaitali Sen (A NEW RACE OF MEN FROM HEAVEN), 6PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1348780562523165\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Black Pearl Bookstore & Torch Literary Arts, Author readings by Yesenia Montilla and Raina J. Le\u00f3n with author-moderator Jasminne Mendez, 6PM, https:\/\/www.blackpearlbookstore.com\/event-details-registration\/in-store-event-wildfire-reading-series-featuring-yesenia-montilla-and-raina-j-leon<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Thursday Night Write-In!, Thursday Night Write-In, 6PM, https:\/\/www.meetup.com\/thursday-night-write-in\/events\/ljbwzsyfcdbfc\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Asia Society, Author Dr. William C. Kirby (EMPIRES OF IDEAS), 6PM, https:\/\/asiasociety.org\/texas\/events\/empires-ideas-creating-modern-university-germany-america-china<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/b> Gemini Ink, Literary Open House, 6:30PM,  https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/get-back-in-full-swing\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Galveston<\/strong>, Peoples Poetry Fest, Day 1, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.peoplespoetryfest.com\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Texas Poetry Assignment, Lone Star Poetry Reading, 7PM, https:\/\/www.texaspoetryassignment.org\/events\/lone-star-poetry-reading<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Dallas Aaron Family JCC, Author Pam Jenoff (CODE NAME SAPPHIRE) with author-moderator Elyssa Friedland, 7PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/jccdallas.org\/event\/pam-jenoff\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Corpus Christi<\/strong>, People’s Poetry Festival, Rising Poets Panel, 7PM, https:\/\/www.peoplespoetryfest.com\/rising-poets-panelists-announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Signing with Author Steve Berry, 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/740834544374181\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Oakcliff<\/strong>, Whose Books, Author Ross Gay signing, 7PM, https:\/\/www.whosebooks.shop\/events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dalworthington Gardens<\/strong>, Pantego Books, Book Launch for The Bite by Z.W. Taylor, 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/6110882908978230<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Caprock Writers, Critique Group Meeting, 7PM, https:\/\/www.caprockwriters.com\/event-info\/critique-group-meeting-2023-02-23-19-00<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *El Paso<\/strong>, Barbed Wire Open Mic Series, Open Mic Night at Old Sheepdog Brewery, 9PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/906582250354577\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, National Ranching Heritage Center, King Ranch \u2013 Legacy in Art Exhibit Opening and book signing, 3:30PM, https:\/\/ranchingheritage.org\/nrhc-events\/symposiums-workshops\/#upcoming<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books, Poetry reading from The Long Devotion: Poets Writing Motherhood, 6PM, http:\/\/emilyperez.org\/events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Reunion Tower, Good Night, Sister Book Release with Katherine Schwarzenegger Pratt, 9:30AM, https:\/\/reuniontower.com\/events\/good-night-sister-book-release\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Baylor University Libraries, Xenia Dennen poet Irina Ratushinskaya: Triumph of the Spirit, 3PM, https:\/\/www.baylor.edu\/library\/index.php?id=987279<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Orange Show Center for Visionary Art, The Happening at the Orange Show Open Mic, 6PM, https:\/\/submit.haatx.com\/event\/the-happening-at-the-orange-show\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *The Woodlands,<\/strong> Buy the Book, Open Mic, 6PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=925988505216809&set=a.798522751296719<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Tyler,<\/strong> Tyler Public Library, First Black Families with Author Debra Christian reading and signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/575935477908563\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco,<\/strong> Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled’s Local Author Faire, 6PM, https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, SOA Co Books & Grubido, The Art of FUFU Cookbook Experience, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.soacobooks.com\/events<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Comfort<\/strong>, Poetry Evening with Author James Wade at Ursa at Branch on High tasting room, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1139550169910976<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Kyle,<\/strong> Katherine Anne Porter Literacy Center, Visiting Author Jane Wong (Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City), 7:30PM, http:\/\/www.kapliterarycenter.com\/KAP_EventsPage.html<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Public Poetry, Location\/Houston – Poets & Filmmakers, 7:30PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/833947567703801<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Carrollton<\/strong>, Dallas Poetry Slam, Floetic Experience, 8PM, https:\/\/www.thedallaspoetryslam.com\/#&gid=1&pid=8<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a>   <\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, San Antonio Public Library, LibraryPalooza, 9AM, https:\/\/www.librarypaloozasa.org\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, ReelPoetry 2023, 9:30AM, https:\/\/www.publicpoetry.net\/reelpoetry2023\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Granbury<\/strong>, Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Speaker Dr. Jake Brewer, 10AM,https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/gwb-meeting-february-25-hood-county-library\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, All the Books Author Book Signing Event, 10AM, https:\/\/www.allthebookseventhouston.com\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lewisville<\/strong>, Lewisville Lake Environmental Learning Area, Hike and Write, 10AM, https:\/\/www.visitlewisville.com\/Home\/Components\/Calendar\/Event\/61298\/3248<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Friends of the Carver Library, 4th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival, 10AM, https:\/\/the-friends-of-carver-library.mailchimpsites.com\/saaabf<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop & African American Museum of Dallas, African American Read-In, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/africanamerican-read-in2023<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, SOA Co Books, Black Literature Matters, 11AM, https:\/\/www.soacobooks.com\/events<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio,<\/strong> Barnes & Noble La Cantera, Author Sally Sunflower (THE BOUNCING ANT) Visit and Storytime, 11AM, https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062154666-0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jeff Lanier Signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/jeff-lanier-minds-and-wills-men-0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Allen<\/strong>, Southern Belle Events, Holidays with the Belles 12PM https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HolidayswiththeBelles\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco,<\/strong> Barnes & Noble, Author Beth Moore (ALL MY KNOTTED-UP LIFE), 12 PM, https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062154947-0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble Golden Triangle, Gerald Middleton (FROM HOOD TO GOOD) Signing, 2PM, https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062154653-0<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Read & Critique, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/meetings\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Wild Lark Books, Young Writers Workshop, 2PM, https:\/\/wildlarkbooks.com\/events\/young-writers-workshop-febuary-2023\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Tumblewords Project, Michael Sindler A Sense of Space, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/581153666847548<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Michelle Klump signing, 3PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Klump<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/b>, The Dock Bookshop, Author Hillary Hardin signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/author-event-evening-hillary-hardin-gods-love-not-denied<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, A reading at CRASHBOX to Celebrate THE LONG DEVOTION: POETS WRITING MOTHERHOOD with Multiple Poets, 6PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/5410670082367827<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Brown Sugah Lounge, A Letter to my Ex Open Mic Poetry, 7:30PM, https:\/\/thebrownsugahlounge.com\/products\/101-break-up-poems<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Inklings Publishing, Book Launch for Love’s Call by Fern Brady, 8PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/inklingspublishing<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person 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Quarles (NO CALVIN) & Dr. Shira A. Ackerman (CREATING YOUNG MINDS), 1PM, https:\/\/hpb.com\/001<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, San Antonio Public Library, Poet Clemonce Heard reading, 1PM, https:\/\/www.mysapl.org\/Events-News\/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D164492031<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Round Top<\/strong>, Round Top Family Library, Author Babette Fraser Hale Signing, 2PM, https:\/\/ilovetoread.org\/event\/author-author\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n SOA Co Books, MLK Jr Curriculum Virtual Discussion, 2PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.soacobooks.com\/event-details\/soa-co-books-lit-club-mlk-jr-curriculum-virtual-discussion<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Sisters in Crime North Dallas Chapter, Monthly Meeting, 2:30PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.sistersincrimenorthdallas.com\/<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/meetings\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, Open Mic Poetry, 5PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1677710089328417\/<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, Tres Golpes Texas Tour Reading and Book Signing with Jasminne Mendez, Yesenia Montilla, Raina J. 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