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

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FOR 2.17.2024 – 2.25.2024<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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SPECIAL EVENTS<\/span><\/a> <\/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 15-17, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Round Rock<\/strong>, Round Rock ISD Library Services, <\/span>Teen & Kids Comic Con<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 17, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, <\/span>All the Books Author Event<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 17, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Highland Park<\/strong>, <\/span>Highland Park Literary Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 22, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Corpus Christi<\/strong>, <\/span>People’s Literary Festival<\/u><\/span><\/a>, February 22-24, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, <\/span>FenCon XIX<\/u><\/span><\/a>, February 23-25, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong><\/span>, 5th Annual San Antonio African American Book Festival (SAAABF)<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 24, 2024 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>LibraryPalooza<\/span><\/a><\/u>, February 24, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Corpus Christi<\/strong>, <\/span>Teen Bookfest by the Bay<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> February 24, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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*Edinburg<\/strong>, <\/span>2024 South Texas Literacy Symposium<\/span><\/a>,<\/span><\/u> February 24, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

*San Antonio<\/strong>, UTSA School of Art and John Peace Library, Boundless: Storytelling in Texas Book Arts<\/span><\/a><\/u>, <\/em>through February 23, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Carthage<\/strong>, Humanities Texas & Panola College, Lonesome Dove<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/em>, through March 12, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Longview<\/strong>, Gregg County Historical Museum, Undertold Stories: 18 African American Historical Markers of Gregg County<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/em>, through March 23, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Marcos<\/strong>, The Wittliff Collection, <\/span>I Pray You Stay Alive: Writing on the Edge<\/em><\/span><\/a><\/u>, through May 10, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, LBJ Presidential Library, <\/span><\/span><\/span>Music America (artifacts, handwritten lyrics, books)<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/span><\/span>, through August 11, 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, Lyceum Series: Crafting Lines, Shaping Spaces with Matthew Baker, 10AM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/lyceum-series-matthew-baker\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Author Lauren Logan signing, 12PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/meet-author-lauren-logan<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Alfred Ash signing, 1PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Charlotte Stein (WHEN GRUMPY MET SUNSHINE), 1PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/www.bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/stein-24<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble Sunset Valley, Author John Harris (TOMLIN: THE SOUL OF A FOOTBALL COACH) book signing, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062165151-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author Lezlee Liljenberg signing, 2PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1084414752596301\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*The Woodlands<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, Author Dafne Toro PhD (THE STRATEGIC BUSINESS OF YOU) book signing, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062164965-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Waxahachie<\/strong>, O’Brien’s Bookshop, Author Licia Chenoweth signing, 2PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/obriensbookshop.com\/upcoming-events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

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

*Houston<\/strong>, Archway Gallery, Author Ray Viator (ALL ROADS LEAD TO HOUSTON) book signing, 5PM, <\/span>https:\/\/allevents.in\/houston\/book-signing-veteran-houston-author-ray-viator\/200026067319857<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Frederick Williams signing, 5:30PM, <\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/frederick-williams-making-my-way-harlem<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Book Signing for THE COLOR OF DANCE by TaKiyah Wallace-McMillian, 6PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/color-dance-takiyah-wallace-mcmillian<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Bianca Bosker (GET THE PICTURE), 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-bianca-bosker<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\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 18 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Martyna Dearing signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/martyna-dearing-green-card-marriage-and-love-death-and-between<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Bill Kushnir (HENLEY) & Alan Elliot (DREAM THAT BUILT AMERICA) book signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Round Top<\/strong>, Round Top Family Library, Author Mike Vance (GETTING AWAY WITH BLOODY MURDER) discussion, reception, and book signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.ilovetoread.org\/calendar\/#calendar-c5358976-808a-4048-8809-06c1fc4ad6e3-event-lrqs8rib<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Flowersong Press, National Book Launch Tardeada for MI CARNAL FRANK, 2PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=7353167724721891&set=a.106138076091595<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, An afternoon with Amalia Andrade, 5PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/una-tarde-con-amalia-andrade\/<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Julia Guez: The Certain Body – Poetry reading, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid021KRwgkzyWCWvSfkLcr7C2okTS3xkYn9NQFsNAxDuj8WpbkiEEQx4FMnUv6CWDDCKl&id=100093108099633<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n \n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>MONDAY, 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\n\n *The Woodlands<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, Authors Chloe Burke & Laranda Burke (KEYS TO YOUR H.E.A.R.T.) storytime & book signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062164860-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Children’s Books Read & Critique, 1PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/january-february-schedule\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Frisco<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble Stonebriar Mall, Author StacyPlays\/Stacy Hinojosa (RESCUE TAILS: THE TREACHEROUS TOWER) book signing, 3PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062163793-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *El Paso<\/strong>, Esperanza Acosta Moreno Branch Library, Author Dion Leonard & Gobi (FINDING GOBI), 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.elpasolibrary.org\/attend\/finding-gobi\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Hurst<\/strong>, Tejas Storytelling Association, Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers meeting, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/tejasstorytelling.com\/event\/tarrant-area-guild-of-storytellers\/2024-02-19\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Scott Guild (PLASTIC), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/scott-guild-plastic<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Richardson<\/strong>, Writers Guild of Texas, Monthly Meeting: Mastering Resource and Citation Management, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersguildtx.org\/events\/february-2024-meeting<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/torch-writing-cirlce-2024-02-19-19-00<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>TUESDAY, 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\n\n Murder By The Book, Author Amanda Jayatissa in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/MTM-Jayatissa<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Coinneach MacLeod (HEBRIDEAN BAKER: AT HOME) discussion & book signing, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/hebridean-baker-home<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Trinity University Press, Author Cary Clack in conversation with Naomi Shihab Nye, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/tupress.org\/events\/cary-clack-in-conversation-with-naomi-shihab-nye\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Steve Berry signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Berry<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Write Right Critique Group, 6:30PM<\/span>, https:\/\/lubbockwrcg.com\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Bianca Bosker (GET THE PICTURE), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/bianca-bosker-get-picture<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, Barbara Ras in conversation with Ben Fountain, Poetry Reading, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/a-poetry-evening-with-barbara-ras-and-jim-moore\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: A Love Song for Ricki Wilde with Tia Williams, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-a-love-song-for-ricki-wilde-with-tia-williams-february-20-7-pm<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled’s Book Club Discusses MERCURY with Author Amy Jo Burns, 7PM, ONLINE<\/span>, https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\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>WEDNESDAY, 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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Jessica Baerg signing MIA’S FIRST FLIGHT, 5PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/jessica-baerg-mias-first-flight<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE) discussion & book signing, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/turtle-house<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Rafael Frumkin (BUGSY AND OTHER STORIES), 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/offsite-rafael-frumkin-bugsy-and-other-stories<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Coinneach MacLeod (THE HEBRIDEAN BAKER: AT HOME), 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/person-coinneach-macleod-hebridean-baker-home-flavours-folklore<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Mark Greaney signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Greaney<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Gemini Ink, The Big Texas Author Talk: Poet Mag Gabbert (SEX DEPRESSION ANIMALS), 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/geminiink.org\/the-big-texas-read\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\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>THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 22 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n Houston Independent Authors & Tomeworks Editing, Writers Lunch: How to Use Scrivener, 1PM, ONLINE, <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/912255253895994<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *El Paso<\/strong>, Sergio Troncoso Branch Library, Author Dion Leonard & Gobi (FINDING GOBI), 4:30PM, https:\/\/www.elpasolibrary.org\/attend\/finding-gobi\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble Hulen Center, Author Jennie Allen (UNTANGLE YOUR EMOTIONS), 4:30PM, https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062164006-0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Trinity University Press, The Blues of Heaven: An Evening with Poet Barbara Ras, 5:30PM, https:\/\/tupress.org\/events\/the-blues-of-heaven-an-evening-with-poet-barbara-ras-2\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Kyle<\/strong>, Katherine Anne Porter Literary Center, Authors Paige Lewis & Kaveh Akbar reading, 6PM, https:\/\/kapliterarycenter.txst.edu\/events.html<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Nowhere Bookshop, Author Joshua Robbins signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/318577443967634\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Fabled’s Local Author Faire, 6PM, https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Suzette Mullen (THE ONLY WAY THROUGH IS OUT), 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-suzette-mullen-only-way-through-out<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, A.J. Finn in conversation with Abby Endler, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Finn<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Gemini Ink, Rev Up Your Writing in the New Year: Gemini Ink\u2019s Spring Open House, 6:30PM, https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/spring-open-house\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Book Woman, Author Jo Scott-Coe (UNHEARD WITNESS) in Conversation with Forrest Preece, 7PM, https:\/\/www.ebookwoman.com\/event\/book-talk-unheard-witnessthe-life-and-death-kathy-leissner-whitman-author-jo-scott-coe<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *College Station<\/strong>, Hyperbole Bookstore, Vampires & Vodka, 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/355111900751032<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Mark Greaney (THE CHAOS AGENT), 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/halfpricebooks\/posts\/pfbid0f29R3zxVgGhEBZJjo1GxXNTV9hmRfX1xF9VGLDkgaimBU4giLazG1VJV9pHQJBYbl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\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>FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Fencon XIX – Author Signings, 11AM (Day 1), http:\/\/www.fencon.org\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Chestnut Publishing House & Black Mamas, Kicking Off Black Children’s Book Week, 12PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1893337381083065<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Houston\u2019s Lit. A Networking Event for Authors, 6PM, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-houstons-lit-networking-event-authors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Lockhart<\/strong>, Dr. Eugene Clark Library, Authors Sheila Henderson & Dr. Rhonda Sneed (A FOOTBALL MOM’S PLAYBOOK) book signing, 6PM, https:\/\/www.clark-library-lockhart.org\/where-we-thrieve2024.jpg<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Stephanie Nui (SURVIVED BY) poetry reading, 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/permalink.php?story_fbid=pfbid021KRwgkzyWCWvSfkLcr7C2okTS3xkYn9NQFsNAxDuj8WpbkiEEQx4FMnUv6CWDDCKl&id=100093108099633<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dalworthington Gardens<\/strong>, Pantego Bookstore, Book Launch for Author Phil Oakley, 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1298761787431726<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Georgetown<\/strong>, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 7PM, https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/author-event-with-amanda-churchill-the-turtle-house-tickets-781544088407<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Resistencia Books, An evening with Author Jos\u00e9 Alaniz, 7PM, https:\/\/www.resistenciabooks.com\/an-evening-with-author-jose-alaniz<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Torch Literary Arts, The Gathering eaturing Marvin K. White and Samiya Bashir, 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/the-gathering-a-cultural-symposium<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\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>SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24 (<\/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 *Bulverde<\/strong>, Writers’ League of Texas, Texas Writes in Bulverde, TX, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/texas-writes-in-bulverde-tx\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Granbury<\/strong>, Granbury Writers’ Bloc, Monthly Meeting with speaker\/author Leon Dixson, 10AM<\/span>, https:\/\/granburywritersbloc.com\/february-speaker-leon-dixson\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Tejas Storytelling Association, Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild\u2019s Monthly Gathering, 10:30AM, <\/span>https:\/\/tejasstorytelling.com\/event\/heart-of-texas-storytelling-guilds-monthly-gathering\/2024-02-24\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Lindsey Payne signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/lindsey-payne-different-shores-love-poems-sea<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Courtney Kelly (CELESTE SAVES THE CITY) reading & book signing, 11:30AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Denton<\/strong>, Patchouli Joe’s Books, Author Greg Dorchak signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.patchoulijoesbooks.com\/event\/author-visit-greg-dorchak<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Lezlee Liljenberg signing, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=787436960084888&set=a.550936917068228<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Beeville<\/strong>, Texian Books, An Afternoon with author Dr. Patel, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.texianbooks.net\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Will Simpson signing, 1PM<\/span>, https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Alexis Hall (WAITING FOR THE FLOOD), 1PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bluewillowbookshop.com\/event\/hall-2024<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Midland<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, Author Tara Wilson (RANDY RATTLESNAKE) storytime & book signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062164761-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Tyler<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Author Melissa Smith (ENCOURAGEMENT FROM A WARRIOR) book signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-016<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Amarillo<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, Author Maceo Moore (DOWN IN PRAIRIE DOG TOWN) book signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062164170-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Kerrville<\/strong>, Butt-Holdsworth Memorial Library, Author Norbert Jacobs (SOJOURNER) discussion & book signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/buttholdsworth.librarycalendar.com\/event\/author-talk-norbert-jacobs-sojourner-1483<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *The Woodlands<\/strong>, Barnes & Noble, Author Hailey Tubbs (SUCCESS TOOLKIT: ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BUSINESS, CREDIT, AND FINANCE) book signing, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/stores.barnesandnoble.com\/event\/9780062164658-0<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waxahachie<\/strong>, O’Brien’s Bookshop, Author Gregg Grossman signing, 2PM, <\/span>https:\/\/obriensbookshop.com\/upcoming-events<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n 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TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>SUNDAY, 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 *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Leah Vidal Carrosquilla signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/leah-vidal-carrosquilla-light-sky<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors John Ballew (THE HALL COUNTY GANGSTER) & Nigel Blackwell (THE DEVIL’S BIBLE) book signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Mansfield<\/strong>, Half Price Books, Author CA Humer signing, 1PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1088813705501479<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Edinburg<\/strong>, Museum of South Texas History, Sunday Speaker Series: Author Thomas Ray Garc\u00eda (THE RIVER RUNS: STORIES), 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/mosthistory.org\/events\/sunday-speaker-series-with-thomas-ray-garcia\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dripping Springs<\/strong>, Friends of the Dripping Springs Community Library, 13th Annual Pouring Over Books ft. 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