Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
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FOR 4.22.2023 - 4.30.2023
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Austin, Texas Library Association Annual Conference, April 19-22, 2023
*McAllen, 16th annual Rio Grande Valley International Poetry Festival, April 20-23, 2023
*San Antonio, River City Rumble Poetry Slam, April 26, 2023
*Corpus Christi, Texas Institute of Letters Annual Meeting, April 28-29, 2023
*Round Top, Poetry at Round Top, April 28-30, 2023
*Jefferson, The Poetry Society of Texas Spring Fling, April 29, 2023
*Mount Pleasant, NETWO Spring Conference, April 29, 2023
*Austin, Austin SCBWI Writers & Illustrators Working Conference, April 29-30, 2023
*Houston, Writefest Weekend Festival, April 29- May 1, 2023
EXHIBITIONS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Amarillo, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, Vaquero: Genesis of the Texas Cowboy (Humanities Texas), through April 22, 2023
*Coleman, Coleman Public Library, Lonesome Dove Exhibition (Humanities Texas), through April 28, 2023
*Dallas, Dallas College Library - Richland, Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas, through May 12, 2023
*Dallas, SMU Hillcrest Exhibit Hall, Fondren Library Gray, Lives of the Poets: Literary Biography from Geoffrey Chaucer to Amy Clampitt, through May 12, 2023
*Houston, The Printing Museum in Houston, Book Arts of Houston, through June 17, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards, through July 16, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Stories to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center, through August 20, 2023
SATURDAY, APRIL 22 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Colleyville, North Texas Romance Writers, Writers Retreat, 8:30AM, https://www.ntrwa.org/april-2023-meeting-information/
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Brad and Rachel Mās Davidson (POCKET FULL OF SADS), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/story-time-pocket-full-sads
*Dallas, SCBWI - Dallas, April Illustrator Meetup, 10:30AM, https://northtexas.scbwi.org/events/april-illustrator-meetup/
*Pflugerville, Greater Austin Reading Coalition & Read the Room, Read the Room, 10:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/groups/greateraustinreadingcoalition/posts/5626...
*Austin, Austin Public Library, Author Polly Holyoke speaking, 11AM, https://pollyholyoke.com/
*Houston, Houston Public Library, Exploring the World of Asian Poets!, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/197441393035135
*San Antonio, Twig Bookstore, Author Lara Lee signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/lara-lee-gryphon-stone-and-truthseeker-tri...
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Poetry Reading with Alex Z. Salinas, 11:30AM, https://www.mysapl.
*Austin, Black Pearl Books, Earth Day Celebration Author Readings and Signings, 12PM, https://www.blackpearlbookstore.com/event-details-registration/earth-day...
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Kathleen M. Rodgers Signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-kathleen-m-rodgers
*Dallas, Skyline Branch Library, Shakespeare's Book of Flowers, 12:30PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/shakespeares-book-flowers
*Austin, Spicewood Springs Branch Library, Poetry Workshop with Typewriter Rodeo, 1PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/programs-workshops/poetry-workshop...
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Jocelynn Mitchell Signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/
*Dallas, Central Library, Original Pronunciation: A Shakespeare Event, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/original-pronunciation-sha...
*Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Monique Randle (BENJAMIN GOES TO SCHOOL) book signing, 1PM, https://hpb.com/001
Tumblewords Project, Ray Ramos: The Cryptidinals, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1602498960174068/
*Dallas, The Writer's Garret, Cavafy: A Guided Discussion with Gregg Thompson (Poetry), 2PM, https://writersgarret.org/event/cavafy-a-guided-discussion-with-gregg-th...
*Richardson, Richardson Public Library, Camp Write-In Junior - Poetry, 2PM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21935/64
The Dock Bookshop, Author Sheryl Lee Ralph event, 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/sheryl_lee_ralph
Buy the Book, Virtual Meet & Greet with author Alex North (THE ANGEL MAKER), 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/BuytheBookTX/posts/pfbid033wADnBDmRAVDYg6DozN5A...
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Author Lucy Connelly signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/L-Connelly
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Mark Oshiro (INTO THE LIGHT), 6PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/irl-author-tal...
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Martin J. Siegel (JUDGMENT AND MERCY), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-martin-j-siegel-judgment-an...
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SUNDAY, APRIL 23 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Richmond, LITFest, 10AM, https://squaremktg.com/campaigns/ZHkHgHxnbaqE/
*Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Everybody's A Poet, 10AM, Day 1 of 7, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/642c88fe0438453700073157
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Catherine Corcoran Signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/catherine-corcoran-treasure-isle
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Joseph A. Schiller signing, 1PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-joseph-schiller
*Fort Worth, East Regional Branch Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr
*Fort Worth, Leaves, Afternoon with Authors, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/186933874070512/186933894070510/
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, Author Alex North (THE ANGEL MAKER) virtual author visit, 2PM, HYBRID, https://www.facebook.com/events/604119878426401
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Ellen Leventhal Launching DEBBIE'S SONG, 3PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-ellen-leventhal-debbies-song
*Houston, Inprint, Inprint Senior Memoir Workshop Celebration: A Reading, 3PM, https://inprinthouston.org/event/erjcc-celebration/
*Richardson, Richardson Public Library, Richardson Poetry Group Reading, 3PM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21863/64
Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/meetings/
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Sadeqa Johnson (THE HOUSE OF EVE), 5PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/in-person-author-talk-the-house-of-eve-with-sadeqa-johnson-april-23-5pm-cst
*San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Poetry Project, Open Mic, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1677710089328417/1677710152661744
*Austin, BookPeople, BookTok Panel with authors Kaven Hirning, Stacey Mcewan, Samantha Ferrand, Maggie Siciliano, Amber Nicole, and Hannah Nicole Maehrer, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/booktok-panel
*Dallas, The Wild Detectives, Noir at the Bar, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/noir-at-the-bar-5/
*Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local Author Don Bentley (FORGOTTEN WAR) Book launch, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/larkandowlbooksellers/posts/pfbid0K8Nv1Bcf8ZVY6...
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, APRIL 24 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Aldine Branch Library, National Poetry Month Magnetic Poetry, 11AM, Day 1 of 6, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/642c6297d4d8312f002c9872 |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Lindsay Rain (I'M YOUR MOMMY), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Dallas, Friends of the Dallas Public Library, The State of Libraries with EveryLibrary's John Chrastka, 4PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1163397444338378/ |
| *Spring, Barbara Bush Branch Library, Book Spine Poetry, 4PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64187bd22e149ac12439e94e |
| *Cypress, Lone Star College-CyFair Library, Teen Writers, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63f12b340717af1608f2bd3d |
| *Arlington, Woodland West Branch Library, Last Writes, 5:30PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=34313&... |
| *Taylor, Taylor Public Library, Author Christine Suggs signing, 5:30PM, http://www.ci.taylor.tx.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=5079 |
| Murder By The Book, Kara Thomas in conversatino with Sara DiVello, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Thomas |
| *Dallas, Highland Park UMC, Artist/author Anne Neilson (BRUSHSTROKES OF LIFE), 6:15PM, https://www.hpumc.org/events/brushstrokes-of-life-with-anne-neilson |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-write-on |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Max Brallier (THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-max-brallier-last-comics-earth |
| *San Antonio, Gemini Ink, Open Writers' Labs, 6:30PM, HYBRID, https://geminiink.org/events/open-writers-lab-2-2020-08-31-2020-09-28-2021-06-28-2022-05-30-2022-06-27-2022-07-25-2023-03-27/2023-04-24/ |
| Murder By The Book, Adam Sternbergh in conversation with Sara DiVello, 7PM, ONLINE https://www.murderbooks.com/MTM-Sternbergh |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, APRIL 25 (*Denotes In-person Events)
Writers' League of Texas, Ask Us Anything: Learning How to Use the WLT Discord, 12PM, ONLINE https://writersleague.org/calendar/ask-us-anything-learning-how-to-use-the-wlt-discord/
*Arlington, Southwest Branch Library, Library Poets, 4:30PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=33619&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/04/20
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Ekphrastic Celebration: Readings by Contest Winners & Commissioned Poets, 5:30PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D166039955
Austin Book Arts Center, DIY Publishing, 6PM, ONLINE, https://atxbookarts.org/events/5914/
*Austin, BookPeople, Author Max Brallier (THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/max-brallier-last-comics-earth
Murder By The Book, Author Leslie Meier Speaking, 6PM, ONLINE, https://www.murderbooks.com/meier
*Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/14877/440
Brazos Bookstore, April Living Read Book Club with author Victor LaValle (LONE WOMEN), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-april-living-read-book-club
*Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Poetry Jam, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/poetry-jam-swtr
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Diane F. Kramer (SECOND LIVES) book signing with Joyce Stamp Lilly, 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-joyce-stamp-lilly-and-diane-f-kramer-second-lives
*Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, In Celebration of National Poetry Month : Come Rock w/ the Dock, 7PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/celebration-national-poetry-month-come-rock-w-dock
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Sharon Sochil Washington (THE BLUE WHERE GOD LIVES), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/in-person-author-talk-the-blue-is-where-god-lives-with-sharon-sochil-washington-april-25-6-30pm-cst
*Houston, World Affairs Council, Author Ioan Grillo Speaking, 7PM, https://wachouston.org/event/woodlands-ioan-grillo-cartels-the-fentanyl-crisis-and-u-s-mexico-relations-in-2023/
*Dallas, DMA Arts & Letters Live, Author David Grann (THE WAGER), 7:30PM, HYBRID, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-david-grann
*The Colony, Dallas Poetry Slam, Tongue Twister Tuesday Open Mic & Poetry Slam, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/dallaspoetryslam/posts/pfbid0cT21XE6BGUfYFkcnX7Sd8tV1vjAvsef82cQQq9rsRNNLQK8DXTfTe8UfgERg17Ncl
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-43 |
| *Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Community Library, Prize-Winning Texas Journalist and Author Neal Spelce (WITH THE BARK OFF), 12PM, HYBRID, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/veteran-texas-journalist-neal-spelce/ |
| *Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Writers' Roundtable, 1PM, https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=21766&month=4&year=2023&da... |
| *Fort Worth, Golden Triangle Branch Library, Flash Fiction Club, 5PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/flash-fiction-gdt |
| *Spring, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/642c5d40f5d4442b25d915c2 |
| *Frisco, Sisters in Crime North Dallas Chapter, Meet the Authors of Reckless in Texas (Anthology), 5:30PM, https://www.sistersincrimenorthdallas.com/meetings/2023/4/26/meet-the-au... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Max Brallier (THE LAST COMICS ON EARTH), 6PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Joanne Leedom-Ackerman (BURNING DISTANCE) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/burning-distance |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Andrew Porter (THE DISAPPEARED), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-andrew-porter-disappeared |
| *Houston, Smith Neighborhood Library, Teen Poetry Night, 6:30PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10318979 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Author Gustavo Tosta (GUGA: BREAKING THE BARBECUE RULES) book signing, 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/gustavo-tosta-guga-breaking-barbecue-rules |
| *Dallas, The Wild Detectives, "Get Over" "Move On" with Alysia Nicole Harris, 7PM, https://thewilddetectives.com/events/get-over-move-on-with-alysia-nicole... |
| *Houston, World Affairs Council, Author Ioan Grillo Speaking, 7PM, https://wachouston.org/event/ioan-grillo-cartels/ |
| The Texas Poetry Roadshow, Spoken Poetry featuring Outspoken Bean, Lupe Mendez, Griz Munoz, Joaquin Zihuatanejo, 7PM, ONLINE http://thepoetmendez.org/upcoming |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, The Last Poet Standing: Poetry Slam Hosted by Jomar Valentin, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/552081903676484 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Open Mic Night, 7:30PM, https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *San Antonio, Write Art Out, Inc, River City Rumble Poetry Slam, 8PM, https://www.waosatx.org/the-river-city-rumble-poetry-slam |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, APRIL 27 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| Houston Independent Authors, Writers Lunch: Crafting Characters with Ian Michael Everett, 1PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/5649972671771646 |
| *Coleman, Coleman Public Library, Author Lance Elliot Osborne (BOLD CROSSINGS) book signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/Coleman-Public-Library-182339128443107/ |
| *Robstown, Keach Family Library, Día de los Niños signings with authors Diana Lopez & David Bowles, 3PM, https://sites.google.com/view/ncpldia/dia-kick-off?authuser=0 |
| *Harker Heights, Stewart C. Meyer Public Library, Teen Writers' Group, 4PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1477/-/teen-writers-club |
| *Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 5PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10088829 |
| *Roanoke, Roanoke Public Library, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Reflect:Blackout Poetry, 5PM, https://www.roanoketexas.com/DocumentCenter/View/5183 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, The Writer's Studio, 5:30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-the-writers-studio-tickets-605147381107 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Book Launch: SIGNING SERVICE SECRETS REVEALED by Gary Pierre-Louis, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/book-launch-signing-service-secrets-reveal... |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Dr. Jessica Brown Signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/dr-jessica-brown-gabby-chooses-healthy-snack |
| *Austin, Texas A&M University Press, Author Teresa Palomo Acosta speaking, 6PM, https://www.tamupress.com/events/ |
| *Corpus Christi, Unitarian Universalist Church, Open mic poetry and music, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1383687862451593 |
| *Dallas, Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, Will Evans(Deep Vellum Publishing) Speaking, 6PM, https://dallasinstitute.org/the-books-that-changed-my-life/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Sharon Sochil Washington (THE BLUE IS WHERE GOD LIVES) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/blue-where-god-lives |
| *Dripping Springs, Dripping Springs Community Library, Writer's Block with author Leslie Tourish, 6PM, HYBRID, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/writers-block-in-person-4/ |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Write on, write on, write on!, 6:30PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/fw-writes-write-on |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Dina Gachman ("SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS"), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-dina-gachman-so-sorry-your-loss |
| *Houston, West University Branch Library, Poetry After Dark, 6:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63e69e6d25d02830004b2c2f |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=33037&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/03/02 |
| Harris County Public Library, Live Virtual Author Talk with William Kent Krueger (FOX CREEK), 7PM, ONLINE, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63fcf52fbf76ba2900cd19c4 |
| *Plano, Plano Co-Op, Hometown Murder Night, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/132900559742061/ |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Jeff Benedict (LEBRON) book signing, 7:30PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/lebron |
| *Lubbock, Texas Tech University Creative Writing Reading Series Featuring Lindsey Drager, 7:30PM, https://www.depts.ttu.edu/english/student_involvement/organizations/read... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, APRIL 28 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Richardson, Friends of the Richardson Public Library, Book Sale (day 1), 10AM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/21284/64
*Missouri City, Friends of Sienna, Book Sale (DAY ONE), 12PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/friends-sienna-book-sale-6
Dripping Springs Community Library, Wordplay: Writing on the Lighter Side, 1PM, ONLINE, https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/wordplay-writing-on-the-lighter-side-ages-18-10/
*Harker Heights, Friends of the Library, Book Sale, 2PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1486/-/book-sale
*San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Cathy Sydlo Wilkes (FACETS: A COLLECTION OF UNCOMMON POETRY) Signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/cathy-sydlo-wilkes-facets-collection-uncommon-poetry
*Austin, BookPeople, YA Sci-Fi Panel and book releases with authors Candace Kade, Nova McBee, and B.L. Dean, 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/ya-sci-fi-panel
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Writing Round Robin, 6PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/robin
*Houston, 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/
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Andrew Porter (THE DISAPPEARED) book signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/disappeared-stories
*Houston, Murder By The Book, Author T. Jefferson Parker Signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Parker
*Houston, Basket & Books, Poetry reading celebrating National Poetry Month and Arab Heritage Month, 6:30PM, https://www.basket-books.com/events/20230428
Macondo Writers Workshop, Macondo Celebrates National Poetry Month, 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/MacondoWriters/posts/pfbid02vJrYWFncxorcAfx3Sze8NQobFJaHikD27gm4cPeQdfX27Mbd2K1TJgXw4pS7b2BGl
*Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, Author Blythe Roberson (AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL?) book launch, 7PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/a-launch-event-for-american-the-beautiful-by-blythe-roberson
*Houston, Kindred Stories, Author Latanya Mapp Frett (THE EVERYDAY FEMINIST), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/in-person-author-talk-the-everyday-feminist-with-latanya-mapp-frett-oni-blair-april-28-at-7pm-cst
*Carrollton, Dallas Poetry Slam, Floetic Experience Poetry Night, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows
*Duncanville, Black & Bitter Coffee and Books, Poetry Night, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/blackandbittercoffee/posts/pfbid02JTqZ9mZmer9iZwuPC8xragMj6yrmYK5SPmJAUJ5ScqG5u7qbiRt4uwZzd5xM8nAel
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, APRIL 29 (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Oak Cliff, Oak Cliff Book Crawl - featuring Whose Books, Wild Detectives, Poets Bookstore, Lucky Dog Bookstore, and Pan African Connection, All Day, https://www.facebook.com/104267382937373/photos/a.1695037637193665/6399807070050008
*Austin, BookPeople, Independent Bookstore Day 2023, 9AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-2023
*Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, Independent Bookstore Day 2023, 9AM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events
*Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Indie Bookstore Day, 9:30AM,https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/IBD2023
*Burleson, Burleson Public Library, Meet the Authors & Mini Writing Workshop, 10AM, https://www.burlesontx.com/2434/Meet-the-Authors-and-Writing-Mini-Worksh
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Independent Bookstore Day (DAY ONE), 10AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/independent-bookstore-day-1
*Katy, Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Friends of Maud Marks Library Book Sale, 10AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63c886709e00b42800d11902
*Spring, Copperfield's Books, Independent Bookstore Day 2023, 10AM, https://www.copperfieldsbooks.net/
*Tomball, Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Scribe Tribe Write-in, 10AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63b45e639e00b42800ceffb8
*Boerne, Patrick Heath Public Library, Author Don Tate Reading, 10:30AM, https://www.ci.boerne.tx.us/Calendar.aspx?EID=21778&month=4&year=2023&day=30&calType=0
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Story Time with Author Julie Lucht (POPPY THROUGH THE PAINTINGS), 10:30AM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/poppy-through-paintings
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Craft Story Time with authors Kyle and Jennifer Solak (GOODNIGHT HOUSTON), 10:30AM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-craft-story-time-kyle-and-jennifer-solak-goodnight-houston
*Houston, Central Library, Outspoken Bean Day Poetry Celebration, 11AM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10418614
*Houston, Class Bookstore, Independent Bookstore Day 2023, 11AM, https://www.facebook.com/classbookstore/posts/pfbid06wax9yztx6josqeEAZeK...
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*San Antonio, The DoSeum, Author Series with Ashley Clontz, 11AM, https://www.thedoseum.org/events/event/author-series-ashley-clontz
*Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, Author Erin Slaughter Reading & Signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-reading-erin-slaughter
*San Antonio, San Antonio Public Library, Open-Mic Poetry Reading, 12PM, https://www.mysapl.org/Events-News/Events-Calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D165854127
*Ft. Sam Houston, Words Unite Bookstore, Authors Ashley Booker-Knight, Mea Hollywood, Kelly Newsvarys, & Zentasia Knight, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/899940737801393
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Local Kids Authors Meet & Greet, 12PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-local-kids-author-meet-greet
*Alpine, Texas A&M Press, Donna Marie Miller, author of TEXAS SECESSIONISTS STANDOFF: THE 1997 REPUBLIC OF TEXAS WAR, will sign books and hold a discussion, 1PM, https://www.tamupress.com/events/
*Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, Author Burke DeBoer signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/
*Dallas, Central Library, Literary LEGO, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/literary-lego
*Dallas, Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, Poetry Slam with Poet Laureate Joaquín Zihuatanejo, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/poetry-slam-poet-laureate-joaquin-zihuatanejo
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, 20th Annual Laredo Poetry Festival, 1PM, https://www.laredolibrary.org/20th-annual-laredo-poetry-festival/
*Amarillo, Barnes & Noble Westgate Mall, Author Signing with Jodi Thomas (STRAWBERRY LANE), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156158-0
*Panhandle, Carson County Square House Museum, Donald Mace Williams discussion and signing WOLFE AND BEING NINETY, 2PM, https://squarehousemuseum.weebly.com/
*Austin, Howson Branch Library, Writing Workshop, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/writing/writing-workshop-7727416
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Local Indie Authors Meet & Greet, 2PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-local-indie-author-meet-greet
*Lubbock, Wild Lark Books, Young Writers Workshop, 2PM, https://wildlarkbooks.com/events/young-writers-workshop-april-2023/
*Sugar Land, First Colony Branch Library, Paint Your Own "Poet Tree," 2PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/paint-your-own-poet-tree
Tumblewords Project, Richie David Marrufo: Mixtape Muse(Sic), 2PM, ONLINE, https://www.facebook.com/events/1155347488483457
*Dallas, Pan African Connection, Book Launch for Author Stephanie Sterling, 3PM, https://www.facebook.com/104267382937373/photos/a.1695037637193665/6380287698668612/
*Houston, Young Neighborhood Library, Write On!, 3PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10479060
*Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Jeneva Rose (YOU SHOULDN'T HAVE COME HERE) book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/you-shouldnt-have-come-here
*Houston, Brazos Bookstore, Author Justin Cronin (THE FERRYMAN), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-justin-cronin-ferryman
*El Paso, Tumblewords Project, 2023 Poetry Month Celebration, 8PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/6024378847669123
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, APRIL 30 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Michael Kihntopf signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/michael-kihntopf-machine-gunners-creed-ukr... |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, Deep Vellum Anniversary Celebration, 12PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/anniversary-in-the-park |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, Author Carlos Harleaux (CAN I PICK YOUR BRAIN?), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Branch Library, FW Writes: Writers' Workshop, 1PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/writers-workshop-estr |
| *San Antonio, Voices de la Luna, Voices Annual Poetry Contest, 1PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/242570851480367 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, Authors Cate Berry (THANK YOU, TEACHER!) and Anne Bustard (FAR OUT!), 2PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/cate-berry-and-anne-bustard |
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*Fort Worth, Leaves Tea & Book Shop, Author Marsha West Reading & Signing, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ *Dallas, Interabang Books, Author Justin Cronin (THE FERRYMAN), 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/ferryman |
| JCC Author Speaker Series: Letty Cottin Pogrebin, 5PM, ONLINE, https://www.thetwig.com/event/site-event-jcc-author-speaker-series-letty... |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Project, Open Mic Poetry, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1677710089328417/1677710145995078 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
RECURRING STORY TIMES (*Denotes In-person Events)
*Taylor, Libros Bookmobile, Family Storytime at The Loose Screw, M, 12:30PM
*Grapevine, Talking Animals, Sat., 10:30AM
Lark & Owl Booksellers, Super Silly Story Time, M, W & F, 9:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
Allen Public Library – M-TH at 10:15 via Facebook Live
Leaves Books & Tea, read-aloud story time, T-Th, 2PM FACEBOOK LIVE
Seguin Public Library – Toddler & Preschool Storytime via Zoom, T & W, 10AM, or for the Whole Family, T at 11:15AM outside
*Bryan, Whimsy & Wild Emporium, children's story time, T & Th, 10:30AM
*Center, The Fannie Brown Booth Memorial Library, Preschool Storytime (ages 2-5), W, 10:30 a.m.
Dallas Public Library, children’s story time, T & Th, 10:30AM ZOOM
*Houston, Holocaust Museum, Storytime at the Boniuk Library, Th, 4pm-5pm
*Fort Worth, Monkey and Dog Books, Story Time, T & F at 10:30AM
Old Town Books, children’s story time, T & F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, Toddler Story Time, 10AM & 11AM
Longview Public Library – T, Facebook Live at 10:30AM
North Richland Hills Library, virtual story time, T, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*New Braunfels, The Book Haus, musical story time, T, 10:30AM
*Bridgeport, Bridgeport Public Library, story time, T, 4:30PM; W, 11AM
*Pflugerville, Pflugerville Library, baby time, W, 9AM; story time, W, 10AM
*Midland, Centennial Library, story time, W, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
*Midland, Downtown Library, story time, TH, 10:30AM & 11:30AM
Texian Books, tiny Texians story time, F, 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, TH, 11AM
The Twig Book Shop, Miss Anastasia online story time, F, 10:30AM INSTAGRAM LIVE
*Sachse, Sachse Public Library, Baby Bounce Story Time, F, 10:30AM
Boerne Radio, Early Bird story time, Sat., 7:45AM
Brazos Bookstore, virtual story time, Sat., 10:30AM FACEBOOK LIVE
*Laredo, Laredo Public Library, story time, Sat. 10:30AM & 4PM
*San Angelo, Old Time Books, Children's Story Time on the Patio, Sat., 11AM
*Longview, Books & Barrels, Children's Story Time, 1st, 3rd, & 5th Sat., 10:30AM
*The Woodlands, Buy the Book, 1st and 3rd Sat., 10:30am
Harris County Public Libraries - Fairbanks Branch: a variety of story times throughout the week
San Antonio Public Library, children’s story times throughout the week
El Paso Public Library, a variety of children’s programming throughout the week FACEBOOK LIVE
Houston Public Library, virtual story time, daily, times vary.
Laredo Public Libraries, story time live, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
Irving Public Library, online story time, days & times vary, YOUTUBE
The Doseum, virtual story time, days & times vary.
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