Texas Book Festival
Texans had long dreamed of a festival commemorating the state's
long-standing literary tradition. In late 1995, with the backing of Laura
Bush, a former librarian and an ardent advocate of reading, the dream
became a reality.
Under Mrs. Bush's guidance as Honorary Chair, a task force began planning
the festival. Gradually, the vision crystallized. Within a few years, the
Texas Book Festival has become one of the premier literary festivals in
the country.
Now in its ninth year, the Texas Book Festival is more than a
celebration of books and Texas writers; it's also a celebration of the
joys of reading and a benefit for the public libraries of the Lone Star
State. The ninth annual Texas Book Festival will be October 30-31, 2004,
at the State Capitol in Austin. Laura Bush, now First Lady of the United
States, continues to serve as Honorary Chairman.
For more information about the Texas Book Festival, please visit
http://www.texasbookfestival.org/
