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 3.16.2024 – 3.24.2024<\/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

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>Ghoulish Book Festival<\/span><\/a><\/u>, March 15-17, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Greenville<\/strong>, W. Walworth Harrison Public Library, <\/span>LitCon<\/span><\/a><\/u>, March 16, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, TeenBookCon, <\/span>TeenBookCon 2024<\/span><\/a><\/u>, March 23, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Arlington<\/strong>, <\/span>Home Run Author Signing<\/span><\/a><\/u>, March 23, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*North Richland Hills<\/strong>, North Richland Hills Public Library, <\/span>Mid-Cities Teen Book Fest<\/span><\/a><\/u>, March 23, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, <\/span>3rd Annual Southside Book Fair<\/span><\/a><\/u>, March 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

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

*Ranger<\/strong>, Golemon Library, <\/span>Frankenstein: Penetrating the Secrets of Nature<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/u>, through April 6, 2024.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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

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

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, <\/span>SOLDADERAS TO AMAZONAS: Escaramuzas Charras<\/span><\/a><\/u><\/em>, runs through December, 2024<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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<\/a>SATURDAY, MARCH 16 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n

*The Woodlands<\/strong>, Buy the Book, Local Author Book Fair, 10AM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BuytheBookTX\/posts\/pfbid02ioLyyEUjYhTuCMZAVgrXoCEzWuEFfbwdXANdGvyt9QzECAsDY4gu87knZc9vsiWCl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, The Writer’s Garret, Lyceum Series: Daniel DeVaughn \u2013 Writing Past Lives, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersgarret.org\/event\/lyceum-series-daniel-devaughn\/<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Lampasas<\/strong>, Hester’s On the Square, Author R.M. Gray (NIGHTWEAVER) meet & greet, 10AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/307221759041669<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*College Station<\/strong>, Hyperbole Bookstore, Author Storytime with Eija Sumner and Lisa Frenkel Riddiough, 10:30AM, https:\/\/hyperbolebookstore.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Comfort<\/strong>, Comfort Public Library, Author Ben English signing, 10:30AM, https:\/\/www.benhenglish.com\/events-calendar\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Houston<\/strong>, Central Library, Author Denise Hamilton (INDIVISIBLE) discussion & book signing, 11AM, https:\/\/calendar.houstonlibrary.org\/event\/11942067<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Dr Johan Zwaan will be signing his latest work of non-fiction, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/dr-johan-zwaan-eye-and-i<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Humble<\/strong>, The Book Readers Venue, Meet and Greet with author Felicia White, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1116150309802409<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Laurie Wolford (UNSETTLED) book signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-017<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Katy McQuaid signing, 1PM, https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, Black Pearl Books, An Afternoon with Legendary Bass Player, Jimi Calhoun (BORDER DANCE), 2PM, https:\/\/www.blackpearlbookstore.com\/event-details-registration\/an-afternoon-with-legendary-bass-player-jimi-calhoun<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Bandera<\/strong>, Bandera General Store, Author Ben English signing, 2PM, https:\/\/www.benhenglish.com\/events-calendar\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, The Dallas Woman’s Forum, DWF Literary Salon Author Panel and Book Signing, 2PM, https:\/\/dallaswomansforum.org\/events\/event\/literary-event\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Joanne Leedom-Ackerman (THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT) discussion & book signing, 4PM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/far-side-desert<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Author Deion Sanders signing, 5PM, https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/deion-sanders-elevate-and-dominate-21-ways-win<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Bishop Arts Theater, The Sum of Us One Act Festival with author Heather McGee reading and signing, 8PM, https:\/\/bishopartstheatre.org\/event\/the-sum-of-us-one-act-festival\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

*Waco<\/strong>, Common Grounds & Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Book launch for authors Chris & Julie Bennett (FIGHTING FOR FAMILY), 8PM, https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n<\/table>\n

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

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*Houston<\/strong>, Basket Books & Art & FOTOFEST, Raymond Thompson Jr. (APPALACHIAN GHOST) book release and talk, 12PM,<\/span> https:\/\/basket-books.com\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Ian Cannon (RISE OF THE FATHER) & Nicholas Rice (BEYOND SIGHT), 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Juan Tejeda signing, 1PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/juan-tejeda-mi-carnal-franka-family-memoir-and-biography-us-congressman-frank-mariano-tejeda<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Boerne<\/strong>, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Liesl Schuh signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.theboernebookshop.com\/events\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Claire K. McKeever-Burgett (BLESSED ARE THE WOMEN) discussion & book signing, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/blessed-are-women<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Georgetown<\/strong>, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Workshop Series: The Writer’s Studio (Tools for Authors) with Professor Beth Eakman, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/workshop-series-the-writers-studio-tools-for-authors-tickets-841725653087<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Fort Worth<\/strong>, The Dock Bookshop, Sisters with a Side of Greens featuring Author Michelle Stimpson, 2PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thedockbookshop.com\/event\/michelle-stimpson-sisters-side-greens<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

*Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Barbara McQuade (ATTACK FROM WITHIN), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/barbara-mcquade-attack-within<\/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 JUMP TO REGULAR POETRY & SLAM HOSTS<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>MONDAY, MARCH 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 *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Cynthia Pelayo (FORGOTTEN SISTERS), 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/cynthia-pelayo-forgotten-sisters<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Monkey & Dog Books, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo?fbid=797311352430782&set=a.550936917068228<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Murder By The Book, Author Simone St. James in conversation with Sara DiVello, 6PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/MTM-StJames<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Hurst<\/strong>, Tejas Storytelling Association, Tarrant Area Guild of Storytellers, 6:30PM, <\/span>https:\/\/tejasstorytelling.com\/event\/tarrant-area-guild-of-storytellers\/2024-03-18\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Richardson<\/strong>, Writers Guild of Texas, How to Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Tools to Improve Writing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/writersguildtx.org\/events\/march-2024-meeting<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Murder By The Book, Author Heather Gudenkauf in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE, <\/span>https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/MTM-Gudenkauf<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Torch Literary Arts, Torch Writing Circle, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/torch-writing-cirlce-2024-03-18-19-00<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Pflugerville<\/strong>, The Book Burrow, Book Launch and signing, R. K. Ashwick (THE SPIRIT WELL), 8PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1820160875122689\/<\/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, MARCH 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\n\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Tracy Daugherty (LARRY MCMURTRY: A LIFE) book signing & discussion, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/larry-mcmurtry-life<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, Seven and One Books, Author Claire McKeever-Burkett reading & signing, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.sevenandonebooks.com\/events\/author-event-claire-mckeever-burgett<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Vintage Bookstore, Book Launch for Amy Tintera’s book LISTEN FOR THE LIE, 6:15PM, <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/Vintagebooksandwine\/posts\/pfbid0sPfEzeKhczF7W3YQwqv4K6fUVRsqm48qaGEqoYDyXd5uUbXpW2A5zP9DjjmFh4vtl<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Zibby Owens (BLANK), 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-zibby-owens-blank<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Kristen Bird in conversation with Natalie Harms, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Bird<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Torch Literary Arts and Antone’s Nightclub, The Salon Open Mic night benefitting Torch Literary Arts, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.torchliteraryarts.org\/event-details\/the-salon-5<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Joanne Leedom Ackerman (THE FAR SIDE OF THE DESERT), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/joanne-leedom-ackerman-far-side-desert<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dalworthington Gardens<\/strong>, Pantego Books, Author Ashley Schumacher (IN THE ORBIT OF YOU) in conversation with Julie Murphy, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/2741239099366288\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk: I Finally Bought Some Jordans with Michael Arceneaux, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-i-finally-bought-some-jordans-with-michael-arceneaux-march-19<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author ReShonda Tate (THE QUEEN OF SUGAR HILL) book signing, 7PM,<\/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, MARCH 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 *Grand Prairie<\/strong>, Pei Wei, Author\/chef Jet Tila book signing, 4PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.peiwei.com\/join-the-grand-opening-of-grand-prairie-to-win-a-500-valued-prize\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, Nowhere Book Shop, Author Cary Clack signing, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1847089202388165\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Author Amy Tintera signing, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Tintera<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, The Wild Detectives, Conversation with author Alain Mabanckou, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/thewilddetectives.com\/events\/le-nois-de-la-francophonie-alain-mabanckou\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Maude’s Book Club, Author Z.W. Taylor discussing her book, The Bite, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C2c1-_zOADd\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Gemini Ink & Writing Workshops, The Big Texas Author Talk with Jason Stone (THE BEAUTY OF THE DAYS GONE BY), 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> https:\/\/geminiink.org\/events\/the-big-texas-author-talk-featuring-jason-stone\/<\/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, MARCH 21 <\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>(<\/span><\/span><\/span>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *Kaufman<\/strong>, Friends of the Kaufman County Library, Book & Author Luncheon with Heather Harper Ellett (AIN’T NOBOBY NOBODY) & Harry Hunsicker (TEXAS SICARIO), 11AM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/LibraryKaufmanCounty\/posts\/pfbid02i3mpH1pN1KqUPuJZZVrP43H7nER6rPKy11tii2bMekoU7caANJeouQM7DPgDq2Vtl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Pushing Through: Finish Your Book! with Ian Everett, 1PM, ONLINE, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HoustonAuthors\/posts\/pfbid025N2h3nqbhqAbg1uXeAYpXQKhLY9AT7hxmDxKkRaLXP2a95np8HmSyjkEC28B9hxsl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Nacogdoches<\/strong>, Dead Tree Dreams, Poetry & Short Story Readings, 5:30PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/deadtreedreams\/posts\/pfbid0ohQV2iCcDwsyNZh2bZ6mea1k5H2uSAY32eNVr3wxKuPssAebGWrg7GXVN6HVeFr4l<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Author Brad Englert (SPHERES OF INFLUENCE) book signing & discussion, 6PM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/spheres-influence<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Kindred Stories, IRL AUTHOR TALK: Holy American Burnout! with Sean Enfield, 6:30PM, https:\/\/kindredstorieshtx.com\/products\/irl-author-talk-holy-american-burnout-with-sean-enfield-march-21-6-30-pm-cst<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Writer’s League of Texas, Dedicated: Who We Write For and Why, 7PM, https:\/\/writersleague.org\/calendar\/march-third-thursday\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Conroe<\/strong>, Montgomery County Literary Arts Council, Author Heath Dollar speaking, 7PM. https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=920482160077772&set=a.492309586228367<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Corpus Christi<\/strong>, Art Museum of South Texas, Performance Art including poetry and author Devorah Fox, 7PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/photo\/?fbid=10226757135008875&set=a.10201348233682222<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Galveston<\/strong>, Humanities Texas,<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span> The Galveston Giant: Jack Johnson and the Era of White Hopes, 7PM, ONLINE,<\/span> <\/span>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1046103116456624<\/a><\/font><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Lubbock<\/strong>, Texas Tech Creative Writing Reading Series, Tomas Q. Morin speaking, 7:30PM, https:\/\/www.depts.ttu.edu\/english\/student_involvement\/organizations\/reading_series\/index.php<\/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  <\/p>\n <\/a>FRIDAY, MARCH 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 *Richmond<\/strong>, Literary Council of Fort Bend County, Reading Between the Wines, 6PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.ftbendliteracy.org\/events\/reading-between-the-wines-2024<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author William Taggart (FIXING AMERICA), 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-william-taggart-fixing-america<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Author Ashley Schumacher (IN THE ORBIT OF YOU) book signing, 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/fabledbookshop.com\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Inprint, Escritores en la Casa (Writers in the House): Juli\u00e1n Herbert, 7:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/inprinthouston.org\/event\/escritores-en-la-casa-julian-herbert\/<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Dalworthington Gardens<\/strong>, Pantego Books, Author Z.W. Taylor signing, 11AM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1132565971430375\/<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Peter L. Scamardo II signing, 5:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/peter-l-scamardo-ii-flyers<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Alienated Majesty Books, Holy American Burnout!: Readings and Conversation with Sean Enfield and Diamond Braxton, 6:30PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.alienatedmajestybooks.com\/events<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *San Benito<\/strong>, Flowersong Press & The Narciso Martinez Cultural Arts Center, Reading & book signing by Author Juan Tejeda (MI CARNAL FRANK),<\/span> 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/flowersongpress\/posts\/pfbid02yV5YpC44JGeRyrHyoA99kC2WQbCJp3e9qYrHASxTMZeXL4dTSa9khaBBiGe9ysjel<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Parker Adams (THE LOCK BOX), 7PM,<\/span> https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/parker-adams-lock-box<\/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>SATURDAY, MARCH 23 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Austin Book Arts Center, Drum Leaf Binding, 10AM, https:\/\/atxbookarts.org\/events\/6413\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Dallas Public Library, Shattered: Women Breaking Barriers featuring author Dr. Ruth Simmons, 10AM, https:\/\/dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com\/event\/shattered-women-breaking-barriers-338493<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Austin Camerata with Esteban the Green Crayon (THE DAY THE CRAYONS QUIT), 10:30AM, https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/storytime\/austin-camerata-esteban-green-crayon<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Interabang Books, Special Storytime with Author Mike Alfaro (LOS STREET VENDORS series), 10:30AM, https:\/\/www.interabangbooks.com\/event\/special-story-time-los-street-vendors<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Special Story Time with Author Gabrielle Nidus (QUIET VIOLET FINDS HER VOICE), 10:30AM, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/person-story-time-gabrielle-nidus<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Waco<\/strong>, Tejas Storytelling Association, Heart of Texas Storytelling Guild monthly meeting, 10:30AM, https:\/\/tejasstorytelling.com\/event\/heart-of-texas-storytelling-guilds-monthly-gathering\/2024-03-23\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author C.J. Weiss signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/cj-weiss-secrets-gnaw-flesh<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Merry Miller & Sue Grandi (EDDIE’S AMAZING ADVENTURES series), 11:30AM, https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dalworthington Gardens<\/strong>, Pantego Books, Author Signing and Meet and Greet with CM Tremaine, 2PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1517958499058907<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Grapevine<\/strong>, Talking Animals Books, Author J. Stephen Beam signing, 2PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/events\/1098887674890500\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Abilene<\/strong>, Abilene Public Library, South Branch, Author Amanda Churchill (THE TURTLE HOUSE), 2:30PM, https:\/\/www.abilenetx.gov\/Calendar.aspx?EID=7380&month=3&year=2024&day=23&calType=0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, BlackLit Bookstore, Meet the Author Andre Ward (KILLING THE IMAGE) book signing, 3PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/iamblacklit\/posts\/pfbid031gxdjAT92NA4pb5GyNxXEk9WJAaFW5bBEy79U9vUWpigc8Rejkdq2zsJvvPimKRFl<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Murder By The Book, Houston Thrillers Panel, 3PM, https:\/\/www.murderbooks.com\/Houston-Thriller-Panel<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, BookPeople, Author Kazu Kibuishi (WAVERIDER), 6PM, https:\/\/www.bookpeople.com\/event\/kazu-kibuishi-amulet-9-waverider<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author William J. Chriss (SIX CONSTITUTIONS OVER TEXAS) reception & discussion, 6PM, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-william-j-chriss-six-constitutions-over-texas<\/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  <\/p>\n <\/a>SUNDAY, MARCH 24 (<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/b>*Denotes In-person Events)<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/u><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, 3rd Annual Southside Bookfair, 11AM, https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/southsidesatx\/p\/C4Wvwx6Raa2\/<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *San Antonio<\/strong>, The Twig Book Shop, Author Gume Laurel III (SAMSON & DOMINGO) signing, 11AM, https:\/\/www.thetwig.com\/event\/gume-laurel-iii-samson-domingo<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Austin<\/strong>, Half Price Books South Lamar, Author Morgan Longford (ANNIE THE ADVENTURER) book signing, 12PM, https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-017<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Dallas<\/strong>, Half Price Books Flagship, Authors Jonathan Johnson (WHEN GOD BLESSED US WITH YOU) & Vanity Hill Scott (JUMPING BEANIE), 1PM, https:\/\/www.hpb.com\/store?storeid=HPB-001<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Fort Worth<\/strong>, Leaves, Writing Workshop with local author, Fabiana Martinez, 2PM, https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/leavesbooktea\/posts\/pfbid02jDUPjnm7c7u9avoGqmEjBeAagrLMpAjvrzP2q6QDPdeuG5UYud2N1nyEwZQXjnyil<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston<\/strong>, Brazos Bookstore, Author Dr. Shanda Blackmon (THE SUPPORT GROUP), 6:30PM, https:\/\/www.brazosbookstore.com\/event\/store-shanda-blackmon-support-group<\/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  <\/p>\n <\/a>REGULAR POETRY SLAM & OPEN MIC HOSTS<\/u><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n Austin Poetry Slam<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Barbed Wire Open Mic<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Black & Bitter Coffee and Books<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Book Woman<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Books & Barrels<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n BorderSenses<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dallas Poetry Slam<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Dat Friday Flow – Killeen Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n High Plains Poetry Project (West Texas A&M)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Laredo BorderSlam Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Lone Star Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Mike Guinn Entertainment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Moth (live storytelling events)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n People’s Poetry Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n The Poetry Society of Texas<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Poets Northwest (Monthly meeting)<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Public Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n PuroSlam Poetry<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Spiderweb Salon<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Texas Poetry Assignment<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Write about Now<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Write Out Art<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS<\/a><\/p>\n JUMP TO TOP<\/a><\/p>\n  <\/p>\n <\/a>RECURRING STORY 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Library<\/a>, StoryWalk, Month of May 2023<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Dallas Public Library, children\u2019s story time<\/a>, T & Th, 10:30AM ZOOM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Houston,<\/strong> Holocaust Museum, Storytime at the Boniuk Library<\/a>, Th, 4pm-5pm<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Fort Worth,<\/b> Monkey and Dog Books<\/a>, Story Time, T & F at 10:30AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Old Town Books, children\u2019s story time<\/a>, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Laredo, <\/strong>Laredo Public Library<\/a>, Toddler Story Time, 10AM & 11AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n Longview Public Library \u2013 T, Facebook Live at 10:30AM<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n North Richland Hills Library, virtual story time<\/a>, T, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *New Braunfels,<\/b> The Book Haus<\/a>, musical story time, T, 10:30AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n *Bridgeport, <\/strong>Bridgeport Public Library<\/a><\/u>, story time, T, 4:30PM; W, 11AM<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n 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