The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State
Saturday, June 3, 2023
Bookish Texas • Events Around the State
The most comprehensive listing of book and author events, festivals, readings, lectures, workshops, and signings in the Lone Star State
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FOR 6.3.2023 - 6.11.2023
ALL TIMES CENTRAL TIME
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Bookish goings-on in Texas
compiled exclusively by Lone Star Literary Life
SPECIAL EVENTS (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, BookLoversCon, June 1-4, 2023
*Marfa, Agave Festival Marfa, June 1- June 4, 2023
*San Antonio, Historical Novel Society North America Conference, June 8-10, 2023
*Abilene, CALF (Children's Art & Literacy Festival), June 8-11, 2023
*Pflugerville, Pride 2023 with Author Signings & Spoken Word Poetry, June 10, 2023
EXHIBITIONS, ETC. (*Denotes In-person Events.)
*Houston, The Printing Museum in Houston, Book Arts of Houston, through June 17, 2023
*Amarillo, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame and Museum, Lonesome Dove Exhibition (Humanities Texas), through June 24, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Drawing the Motion Picture: Production Art and Storyboards, through July 16, 2023
*Plano, Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation, Citizens at Last: The Woman Suffrage Movement in Texas, through July 18, 2023
*Austin, Harry Ransom Center, Stories to Tell: Selections from the Harry Ransom Center, through August 20, 2023
*Dallas, SMU Campus, “I Hear of Sherlock Everywhere”: Collecting the Multilingual Cannon, through September 22, 2023
SATURDAY, JUNE 3 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Bandera, Bandera County Library, Friends Monthly Book Sale, 9AM, https://banderalibrary.org/calendar-1 |
| *Sugar Land, First Colony Branch Library, Friends of First Colony Library Book Sale, 9AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/friends-first-colony-library-book-sale-1 |
| *Arlington, author Robin Hollo signing at Kroger (Day 1), 10AM, https://theenchantedhollo.com/ |
| *Austin, Austin Book Arts Center, Leather Working for Bookbinders, 10AM, https://atxbookarts.org/events/5930/ |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Writing Club, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/writing-club-4 |
| *Dublin, Writers' League of Texas, Writing Workshop with Kathleen Kent & Diana Spechler, 10AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-dublin-tx/ |
| *Tomball, Lone Star College-Tomball Community Library, Scribe Tribe Write-in, 10AM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63b45e639e00b42800ceffb9 |
| *Abilene, Seven and One Books, Fashion & Fiction - a Morning of Looks & Books, 10:30AM, https://www.sevenandonebooks.com/events |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Van G. Garrett (JUNETEENTH) storytime & book signing, 10:30AM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/van-g-garrett-juneteenth-storytime |
| *Richmond, George Memorial Library, Jack and the Beanstalk, 10:30AM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/family-program-jack-and-beanstalk |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble, author Fran Shelton (THE SPIRTUALITY OF GRIEF) discussion & book signing, 11AM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157558-0 |
| *Desoto, Pan African Connection Bookstore & City of Desoto Parks & Recreation, Malcolm X Festival, featuring storytelling, poetry, and more, 11AM, https://panafricanconnection.com/event/malcolm-x-festival/ |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Debra Atlas signing, 11:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/debra-atlas-you-arent-depressions-victim |
| *Denton, Patchouli Joe's Books, author Evangaline Pierce signing, 12PM, https://www.patchoulijoesbooks.com/event/author-visit-evangaline-pierce |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animal Books, author Jennifer Looft signing, 12PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1856734691367425 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Michael Camarillo signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Stages and Satyrs: A Shakespeare Inspired D&D Actual Play, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/stages-and-satyrs-shakespe... |
| *Fort Worth, Golden Triangle Branch Library, Bookmark Contest Kickoff, 1PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/bookmark-gdt |
| *San Antonio, Barnes & Noble, author Tracy Wolff celebrates CHERISH, 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156475-0 |
| *The Woodlands, Barnes & Noble, book signing with Jeanine Pirro (CRIMES AGAINST AMERICA), 1PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157699-0 |
| *Waco, Half Price Books Outlet, author Theo Boyd signing, 1PM, https://thinktheo.com/events-calendar/ |
| *Amarillo, Barnes & Noble, author signing with Kate Wisdom (A NEW ALPHA), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157012-0 |
| *Arlington, Barnes & Noble, author signing with Steve Morris (THE GUARDIAN OF THE PALACE), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157530-0 |
| *Pflugerville, Pflugerville Public Library & The Book Burrow, Pflugerville Library Maker Pfest, 2PM, https://library. |
| *Houston, Central Library, Public Poetry Reading Series, 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10476438 |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Mark H. Brezinski (FORKFIGHT!) book signing, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/forkfight |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Crafts & Cocktails: An Evening with Katherine Center (HELLO STRANGER): Journal making, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/crafts-cocktails-an-evening-with-katherine-center-tickets-617292728167 |
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SUNDAY, JUNE 4 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Jasmine Paul signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/jasmine-paul-grannys-vintage-camera |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Michelle Prince (SHINE) & Shawn Warner (LEIGH HOWARD AND THE GHOST OF SIMONS-PIERCE MANOR), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Katy, Katy Budget Books, author Tracy Wolff (CHERISH) book signing, 2PM, https://www.katybooks.com/event/tracy-wolff-signs-cherish |
| *Sugar Land, Barnes & Noble, Saadia Faruqi celebrates RANI'S REMARKABLE DAY, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157154-0 |
| Granbury Writers' Bloc, Read & Critique, 4PM, ONLINE, https://granburywritersbloc.com/ |
| *San Antonio, The Mouth Dakota Project, Open Mic Night, 5PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1677710089328417/1677710175995075 |
| Texas Poetry Assignment, TPA Contributor Reading, 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.texaspoetryassignment.org/events |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
MONDAY, JUNE 5 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Austin, Little Walnut Creek Branch Library, LiteratureLive! Presents: Jack and the Beanstalk, 10:15AM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/literature-live/literaturelive-presents-jack-and-beanstalk-7729764 |
| *Austin, Austin Bat Cave, Writing Summer Camps (Variety of Topics), Day 1, 1PM, https://austinbatcave.org/youth-camps/ |
| *Conroe, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Writers' Group, 1PM, https://mcmls.libcal.com/event/9957116 |
| *Houston, High Meadows Branch Library, Astros Literacy Bus visit, 1PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/643d6d639301fc2f00a282c6 |
| *Katy, Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Books Alive presents: Too Many Frogs, 1:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64497d7c73e31d2900b487dc |
| *Houston, Houston Public Library, One Houston One Book Open House, 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10819447 |
| *Humble, Atascocita Branch Library, DIY Book Bags, 2:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6455212578c3da4200af218a |
| *Katy, Maud Smith Marks Branch Library, Books Alive presents: Too Many Frogs, 3PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64497d7c73e31d2900b487dd |
| *Austin, Central Library, Teen Writer's Prompts, 3:30PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/teen-summer/teen-writers-prompts-7729865 |
| *Lubbock, Patterson Branch Library, Open Mic Poetry Night, 5PM, https://ci.lubbock.tx.us/events/1684782437-open-mic-poetry-night |
| BookPeople and Random House, Virtual Author Discussion with Isabel Allende (THE WIND KNOWS MY NAME), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/virtual-isabel-allende-wind-knows-my-name |
| *Katy, Cinco Ranch Branch Library, Prose Pros Writing Group, 6PM, https://www.fortbend.lib.tx.us/event/prose-pros-writing-group-12 |
| *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 |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Devon Kennard, IT ALL ADD$ UP conversation and signing, 7PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/devon-kennard |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
TUESDAY, JUNE 6 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Grauwyler Park Branch Library, Rainbow Bookmarks Craft, 1PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/rainbow-bookmarks-craft-0 |
| *Houston, Central Library, Write On!, 2PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10518278 |
| *Houston, West University Branch Library, Books Alive: Too Many Frogs, 2PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/64594d526550263000eebf53 |
| *Irving, South Irving Library, author Julie Murphy visits Teen Crafts, 2PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=21054&month=6&year=2023&day=2&calType=0 |
| *Dallas, Park Forest Branch Library, PRIDE Buttons and Zines Fest, 4PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/pride-buttons-and-zines-fest-1 |
| *San Angelo, Tom Green County Library, Camp Writer, 4PM, https://www.tgclibrary.com/Pages/Index/214756/all-events |
| *Conroe, Montgomery County Memorial Library, Writers' Group, 6PM, https://mcmls.libcal.com/event/10400094 |
| *Hurst, Hurst Public Library, Trinity Arts Writers Workshop, 6PM, https://www.hursttx.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/15586/440 |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble, author Tom Segura (I'D LIKE TO PLAY ALONE, PLEASE), 7PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062157332-0 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, authors Cindi Sirois Collins & Asher Elbein (DINOSAURS AND OTHER ANCIENT ANIMALS OF BIG BEND), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/cindi-sirois-collins-asher-elbein-dinosaurs-and-other-ancient-animals-big-bend |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, author Liz Locke (FOLLOW THE SUN), 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/follow-the-sun-debut-author-event-with-liz-locke-tickets-627418344157 |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL author Talk with Adorah Nworah (HOUSE WOMAN), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/irl-author-talk-house-woman-with-adorah-nworah |
| *Irving, Irving Public Library & Pantego Books, Book Launch for Camp Sylvania by Julie Murphy, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/786022089780014 |
| *Austin, Reverie Books, One Page Salon, 7:30PM, https://reveriebooks.com/events/ |
| *Dallas, DMA Arts & Letters Live, author Ann Napolitano (HELLO BEAUTIFUL), 7:30PM, https://dma.org/programs/event/arts-letters-live-ann-napolitano |
| *Austin, Writers' League of Texas, One Page Salon, 7:30PM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/wlt-presents-one-page-salon-in-austin... |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Houston, Central Library, Summer Reading with author/illustrator Frank Morrison, 10AM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10706091 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Storied Arts & Crafts, 10:30AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-storied-arts-crafts-tickets-634246326837 |
| *Dallas, Central Library, Workshop Wednesdays with the Dallas Poet Laureate, 11AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/workshop-wednesdays-dallas-poet-laureate-49 |
| *Austin, Bullock Museum, High Noon Talk: Duty to Serve by author James Kearney, 12PM, https://www.thestoryoftexas.com/visit/calendar/education/high-noon-talk-... |
| *Austin, Hampton Branch Library at Oak Hill, LiteratureLive! Presents Jack and the Beanstalk, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/literature-live/literaturelive-pre... |
| *Houston, High Meadows Branch Library, Books Alive: Too Many Frogs, 2:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/643ec62c6a6a2a36000c915a |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Summer Workshop: Storytelling Through Tarot, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-storytelling-through-tarot-tickets-632925726887 |
| Harris County Public Library, Live Virtual Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D. (THE FUN HABIT), 3PM, ONLINE, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/63fcfbabbf76ba2900cd1ad9 |
| *Conroe, Montgomery County Memorial Library, author Jennifer Mathieu signing, 4PM, https://mcmls.libcal.com/event/10574498 |
| *Humble, Baldwin Boettcher Branch Library, Word Crafters, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/642c5d40f5d4442b25d915c8 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Lucia Athens signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/lucia-athens-sustainability-revolutionists... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Samir Dhurandhar (RAISING THE STEAKS), 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/raising-steaks |
| *Houston, Bracewell Neighborhood Library, One Houston One Book Read-In, 6PM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10754730 |
| *Longview, Books & Barrels, Poetry Night, 6PM, https://www.booksandbarrelstx.com/event-schedule |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, author Megan Abbott signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Abbott |
| *Houston, Brazos Bookstore, author Vanessa Patrick, PhD (THE POWER OF SAYING NO), 6:30PM, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/person-vanessa-patrick-phd-power-saying-no |
| *Austin, Central Library & BookPeople, atCentral: James Comey (CENTRAL PARK WEST), 7PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/event/meet-author/atcentral-james-comey-7727701 |
| *Austin, Kirkshop Reading & Celebration, hosted by S. Kirk Walsh, Vintage Bookstar & Wine Bar, 7PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1413527802813294/ |
| Fresh Fiction Video Book Club, author Liz Kerin (NIGHT'S EDGE), 7PM, ONLINE, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/video-book-club-with-author-liz-kerin-tickets-645758349607 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Live Podcast: Open Book with Julia London & Laura Griffin, 7PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-book-with-julia-london-laura-griffin-e... |
| *Austin, Austin Poetry Slam, New Sh*t Slam, 7:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1877378245982819 |
| *Houston, Write About Now Poetry, Poetry Open Mic Night hosted by Amir Safi, 7:30PM, https://writeaboutnowpoetry.com/events |
| *San Antonio, Write Art Out Inc, Open Mic Night featuring Danny Strack, 8PM, https://www.waosatx.org/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
THURSDAY, JUNE 8 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, CALF Festival (Day 1), https://www.abilenecalf.com/ |
| *Bartlett, Teinert Memorial Library, Reading Of CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS, with related activity, 10AM, https://www.bartlett-tx.us/library |
| *Dallas, Bachman Lake Branch Library, Rainbow Bookmarks Craft, 10AM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/rainbow-bookmarks-craft |
| *Austin, Milwood Branch Library, LiteratureLive! Presents Jack and the Beanstalk, 2PM, https://library.austintexas.gov/events?search=&loc=All&date=2023-06-04&page=4 |
| *Highlands, Stratford Branch Library, Books Alive: Too Many Frogs, 2:30PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/645d51daf4a30d426d700a09 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Summer Workshop: Creative Writing for Young Writers, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-creative-writing-for-young-writers-tickets-632910220507 |
| *Harker Heights, Teen Writers' Club, 4PM, https://harkerheights.gov/index.php/librarycalendar/eventdetail/1477/-/teen-writers-club |
| *Houston, Blue Willow Bookshop, Author Kelly Bennett (THE HOUSE THAT RUTH BUILT), 5PM, https://www.bluewillowbookshop.com/event/bennett-2023 |
| *Houston, North Channel Branch Library, Basquiat Journal Covers, 5PM, https://hcpl.bibliocommons.com/events/6477732a78c3da4200b294d0 |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, The Writer's Studio, 5;30PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/workshop-series-the-writers-studio-tickets-645013802647 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, Author Bianca Alyssa Pérez signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/bianca-alyssa-p%C3%A9rez-gemini-gospel |
| *Austin, Amplify Presents: Laekan Zea Kemp ('An Appetite for Miracles'), 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/amplify-presents-laekan-zea-kemp-an-appetit... |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, Authors Nancy Coco (GIVE FUDGE A CHANCE) and Emmeline Duncan (FLAT WHITE FATALITY) book signing & discussion, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/give-fudge-chance-flat-white-fatality |
| *Dallas, Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library, Author Series: Dr. Helen Benjamin (HOW WE GOT OVER GROWING UP IN THE SEGREGATED SOUTH), 6PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/author-series-dr-helen-ben... |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Summer Workshop: Writing Fan Fiction, 6PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/summer-workshop-series-writing-fan-fiction-tickets-633683924677 |
| *Leander, Leander Public Library, Author Janice Airhart Reading & Discussion, 6PM, https://janiceairhart.com/upcoming-events/ |
| Brazos Bookstore, Virtual author talk with James T. Costa (RADICAL BY NATURE), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-james-t-costa-radical-nature |
| Fort Worth Public Library, Author Series: Eddie Huffman (JOHN PRINE: IN SPITE OF HIMSELF), 6:30PM, ONLINE, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/author-series-huffman |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, authors of AUSTIN NOIR anthology signing, 6:30PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Austin-Noir |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Night Owls: Creative Writing for Teens, 7PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=34970&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/06/01 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author C.J. Leede (MAEVE FLY), 7PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/cj-leede-maeve-fly |
| *Austin, Book Woman, BookWoman 2nd Thursday Poetry Reading and Open Mic: Lisha Adela Garcia (BLOOD RIVERS), 7:15PM, https://www.ebookwoman.com/event/bookwoman-2nd-thursday-poetry-reading-and-open-mic-lisha-adela-garcia |
| *Allen, OnStage @ Allen Public Library, Ancient Aliens and Unidentified Aerial Phenomena with author Stratton Horres and journalist Alex Macon, 7:30PM, https://www.allenlibrary.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=15278&month=6&year=2023&day=1&calType=0 |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
FRIDAY, JUNE 9 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Dallas, Inkers Con, 2023 Inkers Con Author Conference (Day 1), https://www.inkerscon.com/inkers-con-2023-er |
| *Abilene, Texas Star Trading Company, Abilene Coloring Book signing with David Ingram, 9:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/800867451603648 |
| *Richardson, Richardson Public Library, Young Authors - Write and illustrate a picture book, 10:30AM, https://www.cor.net/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/22284/64 |
| *Fort Worth, Reby Cary Youth Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 11:30AM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-rcy |
| *Wimberly, Poetry reading & signing with Carol Flake Chapman, 12:30PM, https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=10230898516905129&set=a.1086625564550 |
| Dripping Springs Community Library, Word! Togetherness: A Writing Workshop, 1PM, ONLINE,https://dscl.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/word-togetherness-a-writing-workshop-with-d-ellis-phelps/ |
| *Dallas, Fretz Park Branch Library, PRIDE Buttons and Zines Fest, 2PM, https://dallaslibrary.librarymarket.com/event/pride-buttons-and-zines-fest-0 |
| *Fort Worth, East Regional Branch Library, Teen DIY: Library Zines, 5PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/teen-diy-zines-estr |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Cathy Sydlo Wilkes signing, 5:30PM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/cathy-sydlo-wilkes-facets-collection-uncom... |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author Candace Buford (GOOD AS GOLD), 6PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/candace-buford-good-gold |
| *Dallas, Interbang Books, author Sara Staggs signing, 6PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/uncontrollable |
| *San Antonio, Nowhere Bookshop, Anita Dolce Vita (DAPPERQ STYLE) with Foxxy Blue Snacks & Jasper St. James, 6PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1450711022428453/ |
| *San Antonio, Guadalupe Latino Bookstore, Texas Author Series with author Honorable Delia Garcia, 6PM, https://guadalupeculturalarts.org/guadalupe-latino-bookstore/ |
| *Abilene, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Dinner with Illustrator Brian Lies, 6:30PM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/dinner-with-brian-lies |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, Book Launch for DADDY BOY by Emerson Whitney, 7PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/daddy-boy |
| *Houston, Kindred Stories, IRL Author Talk with Adrienne Raqueli (ONYX), 7PM, https://kindredstorieshtx.com/collections/events/products/irl-author-talk-onyx-with-adrienne-raquel-june-9-at-7pm-cst |
| *Carrollton, Dallas Poetry Slam, Fluid Fridays Open Mic, 8PM, https://www.thedallaspoetryslam.com/shows |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SATURDAY, JUNE 10 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *Abilene, National Center for Children's Illustrated Literature, Workshop with Illustrator Brian Lies, 9AM, https://www.nccil.org/events-calendar/workshop-with-brian-lies |
| League of Romance Writers, “Exploring the Benefits of Hybrid Publishing,” with author Holly Kammier, 9:30AM, ONLINE, https://www.leagueromwriters.com/monthly-speaker/ |
| *Cross Plains, Writers' League of Texas, Texas Writes in Cross Plains, TX with Donna M. Johnson & Maurice Chammah, 10AM, https://writersleague.org/calendar/texas-writes-in-cross-plains-tx/ |
| *Irving, Friends of the Irving Public Library, Annual Book Sale (DAY ONE), 10AM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=20989&month=6&year=2023&d... |
| *Lubbock, Caprock Writers & Illustrators, June Meeting with authors Reese & Jon Traves (WANDER NEW YORK), 10AM, https://www.caprockwriters.com/event-info/caprock-june-meeting-and-special-guests-reese-and-jon-traves |
| *San Antonio, Esperanza, Second Saturday Westside Convivio, 10AM, https://esperanzacenter.org/event/second-saturday-convivio-2023-may/ |
| *San Antonio, Poet's Pointe Public Art Dedication Event, 10AM, https://events.getcreativesanantonio.com/event/poets-pointe-public-art-d... |
| *Arlington, American Christian Fiction Writers DFW Chapter, AuthoR Arielle Haughee discusses "Your Pacing Score: A Numeric System for Finding the Slow Spots (and tips to fix them)," 10:30AM, HYBRID, https://acfwdfwtx.com/events/ |
| *Georgetown, Lark & Owl Booksellers, Local Author Story Time: Liz Garton Scanlon (THE WORLD'S BEST CLASS PLANT), 10:30AM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-author-story-time-liz-garton-scanlon-tickets-645444871987 |
| *Houston, Central Library, One Houston One Book Block Party, 11AM, https://calendar.houstonlibrary.org/event/10561521 |
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, author Rachel Sherman signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/rachel-sherman-why-does-it-snow-san-antonio |
| *Grapevine, Talking Animals Book, author C.K. Tuttle signing, 11:30AM, https://www.facebook.com/events/1902820976743117 |
| *Austin, BookPeople, author R.L. Toalson (THE FIRST MAGNIFICENT SUMMER), 12PM, https://www.bookpeople.com/event/rl-toalson-first-magnificent-summer |
| *Dallas, Fresh Fiction, Boas & Tiaras 2023, 12PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/boas-tiaras-2023-tickets-574740302717 |
| *Boerne, The Boerne Bookshop, author Mark Giardinelli signing, 1PM, https://www.theboernebookshop.com/ |
| *Taylor, Libros Bookshop, Grand Opening New & Used Bookstore, 1PM, https://www.instagram.com/p/Csz0n9dtyYa/ |
| *Arlington, Barnes & Noble, author Seehum Isa (PERFECTLY DIFFERENT) book signing, 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156564-0 |
| *Arlington, George W. Hawkes Downtown Library, Book Tasting: Regency Era, 2PM, https://arlingtonlibrary.evanced.info/signup/EventDetails?EventId=35267&backTo=Calendar&startDate=2023/06/01 |
| *Austin, Barnes & Noble, author Teruni Lamberg (MATH LEARNING STRATEGIES), 2PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156573-0 |
| *Corpus Christi, LOVEBAR by Lizbette Ocasio-Russe Book Launch, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/events/973655917144711/ |
| *El Paso, El Paso Writers' League, El Paso Writers' League Monthly Meeting, 2PM, https://www.facebook.com/ElPasoWritersLeague |
| *The Woodlands, Buy The Book, Meet the Authors - Sydney Dunlap, Susan McCauley, & Jacquetta Nammar Feldman, 2PM, https://buythebook-tx.com/ |
| *Katy, Books-a-Million, author Jesse Kelly signing, 2PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/jesse-kelly-in-store-book-signing-tickets-6... |
| Tumblewords Project, Lee Martinez Soto: Words That Transform, 2PM, ONLINE https://www.facebook.com/events/1751283971999148/ |
| Brazos Bookstore, Middle Grade Book Club with Martha Brockenbrough (TO CATCH A THIEF), 3PM, ONLINE, https://www.brazosbookstore.com/event/virtual-middle-grade-book-club-martha-brockenbrough |
| *Dallas, Barnes & Noble, author Brenna Raney (THE MEISTER OF DECIMEN CITY) book signing, 3PM, https://stores.barnesandnoble.com/event/9780062156427-0 |
| *Fort Worth, Southwest Regional Branch Library, Meet Pete the Cat, 3PM, https://www.fortworthtexas.gov/departments/library/events/pete-swtr |
| *Houston, Houston vs. Dallas Youth Poetry Slam, 3PM, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/houston-v-dallas-youth-poetry-slam-tickets-... |
| *Houston, Murder By The Book, authors Nancy Coco and Emmeline Duncan signing, 3PM, https://www.murderbooks.com/Coco-Duncan |
| *Dallas, Interabang Books, author Avery Carpenter Forrey (SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT) book signing & discussion, 4PM, https://www.interabangbooks.com/event/social-engagement |
| *Fort Worth, The Dock Bookshop, Writer's Workshop, 4PM, https://www.thedockbookshop.com/event/writers-workshop-1 |
| *Irving, Valley Ranch Library, Mystery Bookmarks, 4PM, https://www.cityofirving.org/Calendar.aspx?EID=21091&month=6&year=2023&d... |
| *San Antonio, Historical Fiction Readers Festival with more than 100 authors, sponsored by HNS and The Twig Book Shop, 5-7PM, https://hns-conference.com/hns2023-readers-festival/ |
JUMP TO SPECIAL EVENTS & EXHIBITIONS
SUNDAY, JUNE 11 (*Denotes In-person Events)
| *San Antonio, The Twig Book Shop, authors Doug McMurry and Michele McMurry signing, 11AM, https://www.thetwig.com/event/doug-mcmurry-and-michele-mcmurry-100-years... |
| *Dallas, Half Price Books Flagship, authors Tank Gunner (PROMPTS TOO), Christina Rogers (THE ADVENTURES OF ROCKY AND COCO), & Amanda Hadlock (FIGHTING FORGIVENESS), 1PM, https://hpb.com/001 |
| *Austin, Sisters in Crime, Monthly Meeting featuring Donna Marie Miller, 2PM, HYBRID, https://www.facebook.com/SinCHeartofTexas/posts/pfbid0aMGkdBk1K2mazJQJs2... |
| *Dallas, Deep Vellum Books, A reading with Booker Prize Finalist Cheon Myeong-Kwan, 5PM, http://deepvellum.com/events/2023/whale-dc |
| *Waco, Fabled Bookshop & Cafe, author T.J. Newman (DROWNING), 7PM, https://fabledbookshop.com/events |
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.
*Colleyville, Colleyville Public Library, StoryWalk, Month of May 2023
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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