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Celebrate stories with acclaimed authors and thought leaders and hear the inspiration behind their work. Meet fellow book lovers and help celebrate literary achievements. TLA 2027 ticketed events registration are open and can be added to your registration. The deadline to purchase ticketed events is April 11, 2027.

Texas Bluebonnet Award Speed Dating

Join us for this exciting event to meet authors and illustrators whose works are included on the 2027-2028 Texas Bluebonnet Award List. Authors and illustrators will share their experiences and inspirations, while committee members will present best practices and book-specific resources to promote a lifelong love of reading. Tickets must be purchased online by April 11, 2027.

Limited quantities of books will be available from publishers. Full sets of the TBA books will not be provided.

Evening with the Authors

Join us for a delightful night of dining, conversation, and laughter as we welcome an incredible lineup of authors for an unforgettable panel discussion. Don’t miss out on this must-attend ticketed event that’s sure to spark both laughter and inspiration! Tickets must be purchased online by April 11, 2027.

Detailed information coming soon.

Black Caucus Round Table Award and Author Session

A special event that has spanned almost two decades; this session will highlight a bestselling author and share insights into their creative work, personal stories, and unique perspective. The Ashley Bryan Award will also be presented. Tickets must be purchased online by April 11, 2027

The Black Caucus Round Table (BCRT) seeks to contribute to library service by promoting services to African Americans and opening channels of communication among African American librarians in all TLA divisions, round tables, and discussion groups.

Texas Tea with the Authors

Gather together to meet an impressive array of YA authors, hear all about their latest releases, and connect with other YA librarians. Similar to a speed-dating event, authors move between tables to book talk and chat about their book(s). Tickets must be purchased online by April 11, 2027.

The Young Adult Round Tables (YART) brings together TLA members concerned with the reading habits of teenagers and young adults and promotes improved library service to these individuals.

Opening Awards & Author Session

This special event will feature 3 NY Times bestselling authors sharing insights into their creative work, personal stories, and latest books. In addition to celebrating literary success, the event honors library supporters with the presentation of the TLA Benefactor Award. Tickets must be purchased online by April 11, 2027.

Presented by the TLA Library Friends, Advocates, Trustees & Foundations Round Table (LiFTA), this program is a standout opportunity for readers, supporters, and library champions alike.

A Toast to Library Pioneer

Event information coming soon.

The Toast to Library Pioneer event honors a library pioneer for their distinguished leadership in Texas librarianship and service to communities.

Teacher Day

Join TASL for an event celebrating collaboration between teachers and librarians! This ticketed event will have a keynote speaker exclusive to our attendees. The goal of Teacher Day is for classroom teachers, who experience this event and a TLA conference, return to their districts as library advocates and collaborators. Tickets must be purchased online by April 11, 2027.

The goal of Teacher Day@TLA is for classroom teachers, who experience this event and a TLA conference, to return to their districts as library advocates and collaborators – and perhaps become librarians themselves.

Texas Bluebonnet Award & Author Session

Experience one of the most prestigious children’s choice literary awards in the nation – the Texas Bluebonnet Award (TBA). This premier event showcases the winning TBA author, celebrating creativity and the power of young readers’ voices. Attend this inspiring session to be center stage at the heart of a beloved literary tradition witnessing students demonstrate their love of reading. Tickets must be purchased online by April 11, 2027.

This session awards and honor the latest Texas Bluebonnet Award winner. Limited quantities of some of the books on the latest Texas Bluebonnet Award list will be made available by publishers to attendees on a first-come, first served basis. Full sets of the TBA books will not be provided.