The Foundation returns to Sam Houston State University for their annual National Book Awards Festival which brings National Book Awards–honored authors to Huntsville, Texas for multiple days showcasing literary excellence. The marquee event will feature readings and a discussion with 2017 NBA Finalist for Young People’s Literature Erika L. Sánchez (I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter), 2016 Poetry Longlister Monica Youn (Blackacre), and 2016 Fiction Finalist Karan Mahajan (The Association of Small Bombs). Funding for this event is provided by Sam Houston State University.