product · May 17, 2026
Texas Book Festival Launches Publishing Imprint for Debut Literary Fiction
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Texas Book Festival announced the launch of Burro Libro Press on May 14, 2026. The imprint partners with Deep Vellum Publishing, Letterpress PLAY, and the Tejemos Foundation to publish one debut literary novel per year by an emerging author with strong Texas ties. Submissions will be reviewed by Deep Vellum's editorial team led by editor Jill Meyers. The program includes a $5,000 cash prize and promotion at Texas Book Festival Weekend 2027.
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