The National Book Foundation heads to Austin to celebrate the 30^th anniversary of the Texas Book Festival ahead of the 76^th National Book Awards on Wednesday, November 19.

2025 National Book Award Finalist Tiana Clark (Scorched Earth, Poetry) and 2022 National Book Award Finalist Alejandro Varela (The Town of Babylon, Fiction; and most recently, Middle Spoon) will read from their new books and discuss queering conventions—in form, in narrative, and in love.

Moderated by Natalie Green, Director of Programs & Partnerships at the National Book Foundation, and presented in partnership with the Texas Book Festival.