Sponsored by Loewy Law Firm Join 2020 Texas Institute of Letters 2021 award winners for a discussion moderated by TIL president Sergio Troncoso. Since 1938, TIL has honored works of literature by authors born in Texas, who have lived in Texas for a period of five years, or whose subject “substantially concerns” Texas. Hear three of the authors recognized this year by TIL’s distinguished membership—Marisol Cortez (Luz at Midnight; winner, Best First Book of Fiction), David Meischen (Anyone’s Son; winner, Best First Book of Poetry), and Christina Soontornvat (A Wish in the Dark; winner, Best Middle Grade Book)—read from and discuss their works.

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Seats at Austin Central Library are limited and registration is required through the in-person link above. Virtual streaming options also available through the stream RSVP link.

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• Moderator: Sergio Troncoso, Texas Institute of Letters president
• Format: This is a live, in-person event at Austin Central Library. Seats are limited and registration is required through the in-person link above. You can also watch it from home by clicking the Stream RSVP button instead.
• Code of Conduct: Please refer to the code of conduct prior to attending in-person events.
• Book(s): Click the book cover(s) below to purchase through BookPeople, Texas Book Festival's partner bookseller. Your purchase helps support the author(s), independent bookselling, and the Texas Book Festival. Thank you.

Marisol Cortez, David Meischen, Christina Soontornvat, Luz at Midnight, Anyone's Son, A Wish in the Dark