​HOUSTON TEXT FEST 2026

​Saturday, October 17, 2026 | Houston, TX

​FREE ADMISSION | FREE PARKING | OPEN TO ALL

​Houston Text Fest is a new kind of literary and cultural festival, bringing together writers, artists, filmmakers, educators, publishers, and community voices for a full day of storytelling, creativity, and conversation.

​Presented by Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say, the inaugural Houston Text Fest celebrates literature and storytelling in all its forms—in English, Spanish, and Spanglish.

​Whether you're a reader, writer, artist, student, or simply curious about Houston's creative community, there's something for you.

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​Plan your day! Browse the panels, readings, film screenings, workshops, and special presentations, and sign up for the sessions you want to attend.

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​WHAT TO EXPECT

​Houston Text Fest brings together three areas of storytelling:

• ​Fine Arts: Literature, poetry, creative writing, and the traditional arts of storytelling.

• ​Cool Day Jobs: Discover how writers and creative professionals use their skills in publishing, film, law, media, and other industries.

• ​Art & Culture: Explore the people, history, and cultural movements shaping our communities.

​Throughout the day, enjoy author readings, thought-provoking panels, film screenings, workshops, open mics, and a literary marketplace featuring books, artists, vendors, and cultural organizations.

​FEATURED SESSIONS

​Saving Talento Bilingüe de Houston's History and Future: A National Historical and Cultural Site
10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Room 503

​Defying AZ's Ban of Mexican American Studies Then and New TX Tactics: Dr. Nolan Cabrera, Texas State Representative Christina Morales, and the Librotraficantes
10:30 AM–12:00 PM | Room 501

​The Making of Chicano Squad: The Power of the Pen
12:00–1:30 PM | Room 502

​Protecting Your Story: What Every Writer Should Know About Rights, Publishing & Hollywood
1:30–3:00 PM | Room 502

​And much more, always MÁS!

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​EVENT DETAILS

​Saturday, October 17, 2026
Location: 6300 Irvington Blvd., Houston, TX 77022
Admission: Free
Parking: Free

​ABOUT NUESTRA PALABRA

​With 28 years of championing Latino literature, arts, and culture, Nuestra Palabra: Latinos Having Their Say presents Houston Text Fest as a new platform for Houston's literary and creative communities.

​Nuestra Palabra was named a 2024 Houston Cultural Treasure by the BIPOC Arts Network & Fund and is part of the BANF Cultural Treasures Cohort.

​Houston Text Fest is sponsored in part through funding from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance.

​Interested in sponsoring, vending, or partnering? Contact info@NuestraPalabra.org.

​THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS