Authors
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A Literary History of the American West
Complete online book from the Western Literature Association and Texas Christian University Press.
ACLU Foundation of Texas: Banned Books
Includes a schedule of read-a-thons, a report that lists the most commonly banned books in Texas, and membership and donation information.
Austin International Poetry Festival
Poetry and performance festival that travels to several venues in the city. Site includes festival schedule, registration information, and profiles of featured poets.
Bibliography of Books about Texas
Annotated suggestions from the Brazoria County Historical Museum.
Dobie Paisano Fellowships
Offers grants to Texas authors. Includes history, information for applicants, and application.
Life and Literature in the Southwest
Online version of the guide to books about Texas, written by J. Frank Dobie in 1952.
Southwestern Classics On-line
Features several fiction and non-fiction online books.
Southwestern Writers Collection
At Southwest Texas State University. Includes online exhibits, archives, and book series.
Texas Book Festival
Annual book fair held in Austin that features popular authors and book awards. Site includes news, schedules, a list of authors, and volunteer information.
Texas Center for the Book
At Dallas Public Library, established in 1987 to stimulate public interest in books, reading and libraries and to encourage the study of books and the printed word.
Texas Coalition of Authors
Professional association for published and aspiring authors. Includes a calendar of events and membership information.
Texas Historical Literature
By Don B. Graham. History of literature in the state.
The Book Club of Texas
Non-profit organization that supports the publication of books of lasting historical merit. Includes history, book lists, order forms, newsletter, membership information, and events.
The Texas Institute of Letters
Non-profit organization whose purpose is to stimulate interest in Texas letters and to recognize distinctive literary achievement.