Get ready for an exciting in-person event featuring author Ebony Walden! Come chat, hear her stories, and grab a signed copy of her latest book. It's the perfect chance to dive into her travels and meet fellow book lovers. Don't miss out on this fun, relaxed gathering—bring your questions and your love for great stories!
More information to come!
We are thrilled to welcome author Amena Brown for a conversation and book singing. Make a night of it with food and drinks available! Amena will be joined by conversation partner David Perdue.
The Texas Book Festival (TBF), the largest book event in Texas and one of the premier literary Festivals in the nation, returns on November 14–15, 2026 to downtown Austin. TBF is the largest book event in Texas and one of the foremost literary celebrations in the country. Attendees can once again expect an all-star author lineup of more than 250 of the year’s leading writers, programming for all ages in both English and Spanish, book signings, cooking demonstrations, family and teen-focused activities, hundreds of bookish exhibitors, food trucks, a Saturday night Lit Crawl, and more. The event remains free and open to the public.
2026 Festival Session
On Our Own Terms: Navigating Black Womanhood Across Genres
Sunday, November 15, 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM, Capitol Extension Room: E2.012