Ticketed Events

This exciting event offers attendees the opportunity to meet authors and illustrators whose works are included on the latest 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.

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

A special event that has spanned almost two decades, this session features a popular author sharing insights into their process and latest work. The Ashley Bryan Award, honoring a Black author for their body of work, is also presented.

Texas Tea is a wonderful time to 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). 

This special event features bestselling authors who will share 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. 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.

 

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

 

Join the Texas Association of School Librarians for an event celebrating collaboration between teachers and librarians! This ticketed event consists of breakfast, activities, a keynote speaker exclusive to our attendees, and a one-day registration to the Texas Library Association’s Annual Conference.

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.

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.