TLA Annual Conference
March 29th—31st, 2026
George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX
Brown Books Publishing Group heads to Houston for the Texas Library Association 2026 Annual Conference, bringing a powerful lineup of authors, titles, and stories. This showcase highlights the connection between authors and libraries across Texas and beyond.
Our diverse catalog is designed to support literacy, engagement, and meaningful programming inside today’s libraries. TLA 2026 is where librarians discover what’s next—and Brown Books is bringing stories that belong on your shelves. If you’re attending TLA in Houston, connect with us, explore new titles, and see how we’re helping libraries expand impact through powerful books and author-driven engagement.
This is your opportunity to connect directly, explore new titles, and discover how Brown Books partners with libraries to bring meaningful, high-impact content to your shelves.
Event information here: https://conference.txla.org/
Our booth schedule includes signings and giveaways from a fantastic roster of authors:
Sunday 3/29 (2PM–5PM)
2PM - 3PM: Ryan K. Woodall (The Distraction Monster / The Distraction Monster: Pirates on the Playground)
3PM - 4PM: Windle Turley (A Sense of Urgency: One Lawyer’s Journey to Fix Companies and Institutions That Injure and Kill)
4PM - 5PM: Victoria Vanransom (The Captain’s Cook: A Novel)
Monday 3/30 (10AM–5PM)
10AM - 11AM: Michael Sampson (JoJo the Tornado Dog: A Tale of Rescue, Courage, and Family)
11AM - 2PM: Best Friends Animal Society Puppies
1PM - 2PM: Missi Bunker (Dear Ted: How My Dog Taught Me to be a Better Human)
3PM - 4PM Michael Sampson (Puppy Dog, Puppy Dog, Do You Want to Play?)
Tuesday 3/31 (9AM–2PM)
9AM - 10AM: Dean McGowan (Keeping Your Money: Real Advice on Wise Investing)
10AM - 11AM: Michael Youngblood (The Evolution of U.S. Mortgage Securities: Lessons Learned Through Four Decades of Innovation (1970-2010))
11AM - 12PM: Eric Sanchez (Killer Vintage: A West Texas Wine Thriller)