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The 2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner Is…

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Thousands of students across Texas voted, and the results are in! The 2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award winner is The Girl Who Figured It Out, written by Minda Dentler and illustrated […]

2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List Announced

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The Texas Library Association is delighted to announce the arrival of the 2026 Little Maverick Reading List! The 2026 Little Maverick Graphic Novel Reading List is a recommended reading list […]

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February 24, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Webinar – A Call to Order: Better Board Management in 1 Hour

Board members can be your greatest advocates! Learn new ways to manage your board and keep them engaged in you and your library. Whether your board is advisory or governing, […]

March 10, 2026 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

NMRT Presents: Know Before You Go Conference 2026

Attending the TLA Annual Conference for the first time—or the first time in a while? Join the New Members Round Table for this helpful “Know Before You Go” webinar designed to set you up for success in Houston, TX, March 29–31, 2026. This session will walk participants through what to expect at the conference, how […]

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