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Texas Bookshelf is temporarily closed
We’re enhancing our programming and operations to offer Texas Authors a safer, better way to earn their fair share from book sales.
Thank you for your patience and your support of Texas writers. We’re working to bring the shop back with stronger tools, clearer protections, and a better experience for both authors and readers.
If you’re a Texas author and want to be notified when we reopen—or you’d like information about participating—please reach out.
Our mission remains the same: keep Texas stories visible, protect authors, and build a bookstore model that respects the work.
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A Road to Texas 200 Literacy Campaign
Invite readers to support literacy while helping you grow as an author.
Read Texas Forward is a simple author-table fundraising program connected to the Road to Texas 200: The Texas Authors 2036 Campaign. It gives readers an easy way to support literacy and Texas authors while giving participating authors credit toward eligible TAMIH services.
How the Program Works
Participating authors receive a Read Texas Forward sign to display at their events.
Readers scan the sign’s QR code and donate any amount they choose.
Every dollar donated through your author sign gives you equal credit toward eligible TAMIH services.
Simple. Easy. Effective.
This program is designed to work at almost any author event, including:
Book festivals
Author signings
Library events
School programs
Vendor fairs
Community markets
Speaking engagements
Texas Authors events
You simply display the sign at your table and invite readers to scan if they would like to support literacy and Texas authors.
Why Authors Should Join
Read Texas Forward gives authors a practical way to turn reader goodwill into real support.
By participating, you can:
Support literacy
Support Texas authors
Help strengthen Texas storytelling
Earn TAMIH service credit
Connect your author table to the Road to Texas 200 campaign
There is no complicated setup and no extra product to sell.
Author Service Credit
For every dollar donated through your assigned Read Texas Forward QR code, you receive an equal amount in service credit toward eligible TAMIH services.
Examples:
| Donations Raised Through Your Sign | TAMIH Service Credit |
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| $25 | $25 credit |
| $50 | $50 credit |
| $100 | $100 credit |
| $250 | $250 credit |
Service credit may be used toward approved TAMIH services such as marketing support, advertising opportunities, consultations, workshops, event opportunities, membership upgrades, promotional programs, and other eligible services.
Credits have no cash value and may only be used toward approved TAMIH services.
Why Readers Will Support It
Readers often want to help authors and literacy but may not know the best way to do it.
This program gives them a quick, simple option:
Scan. Donate any amount. Help Texas read forward.
Their gift supports literacy, Texas authors, and the larger mission of the Texas Authors Museum & Institute of History.
Part of Road to Texas 200
Read Texas Forward is part of the larger Road to Texas 200: The Texas Authors 2036 Campaign, a long-term effort to support readers, writers, Texas literary history, and the future of storytelling leading up to Texas’ bicentennial in 2036.
Every participating author helps move that mission forward.
Request Your QR Sign
Authors who want to participate can request a personalized Read Texas Forward QR sign.
Once approved, you will receive the materials needed to begin using the program at your events.
Email:
Subject Line: Read Texas Forward QR Sign Request
Please include:
Your name
Author name, if different
Email address
Website or author page
Upcoming event, if applicable
Readers Give. Authors Grow. Texas Stories Continue.
Join Read Texas Forward and help turn every author table into an opportunity to support literacy, strengthen Texas authors, and build the future of Texas stories.
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Celebrate Texas Independence Day by Showcasing Your Book for Just $25!
Texas Independence Day, celebrated on March 2, is more than just a historic milestone—it’s a proud testament to the resilience, creativity, and spirit of Texas. What better way to honor this legacy than by shining a spotlight on Texas authors and their amazing stories?
Why Participate in the Independence Day Book Promotion?
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Reach a Targeted Audience
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This promotion, running throughout the month of March, will connect your book with readers who have a passion for Texas culture, history, and storytelling.
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With focused marketing efforts through social media, email campaigns, and event tie-ins, your book will gain visibility among readers who appreciate Texas talent.
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Incredible Value for Your Investment
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For just $25 per title, you’ll enjoy a month-long promotional campaign that highlights your book to a growing audience of engaged readers.
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Compare that to other advertising costs—it’s a deal that ensures maximum exposure at a minimal cost.
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Celebrate Texas Pride
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As a Texas author, this is your chance to stand out as part of a unique celebration of the Lone Star State.
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Show readers your pride in being part of Texas’s rich literary heritage and engage with a community that values local talent.
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Support the Texas Authors Network
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By participating, you’re also supporting efforts to promote and preserve the legacy of Texas authors, strengthening the entire community.
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How It Works
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Submit your title before Feb 16, 2026, for just $25, and we’ll include it in a dedicated promotional showcase running from March 1–31, 2026.
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Your book will be featured across platforms that celebrate Texas authorship, reaching thousands of readers.
Act Now!
Space is limited, and March will be here before you know it. Don’t miss this opportunity to highlight your book during one of the most beloved celebrations of Texas heritage.
Sign up today and let’s make Texas Independence Day 2025 unforgettable for you and your readers! Start here
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Congratulations! An author has awarded you a 2026 Year of the Reader Gift Certificate.
Your certificate includes a matching set featuring one design across all items:
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1 T-shirt (design printed on the front)
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1 coffee mug
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1 3” square sticker
How to Redeem Your Certificate
Please complete the steps below:
Step 1: Choose Your Design
Select one design from the collection below.
(Note: The same design must be used on the T-shirt, mug, and sticker.)
Step 2: Choose Your T-shirt Size & Color
Select your T-shirt size and shirt color from the options listed below.
Step 3: Email Your Redemption Details
Email the following information to
Subject line: Year of the Reader Certificate Redemption
Include:
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Certificate Number (from your certificate)
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Design Number (from the collection below)
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T-shirt Size
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T-shirt Color
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Your Full Name
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Shipping Address (include apartment/suite number if applicable)
Once we receive your email, TAMIH will place your order and have it shipped directly to the address you provided.
Delivery Timeline
Please allow 2–3 weeks for delivery. You’ll receive shipping updates and tracking information once your order is on the way.
Questions? Just reply to your redemption email and we’ll help.
Choose Your Design
Choose Your T-shirt Size
SM | MED | LG | XLG | 2XLG
Choose Your T-shirt Color
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Want a simple way to thank a real reader with a real gift—without guessing their size, their style, or what design they’d actually wear?
The TAMIH Reader Appreciation Gift Certificate lets you do exactly that.
You purchase a certificate (good for one year), award it to a reader, and then they choose their favorite design from the current Reader Appreciation collection. Once they redeem it, TAMIH handles the rest—we produce, process, and ship a matched set featuring the same design across all items:
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1 T-shirt
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1 mug
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1 sticker
This isn’t a generic gift card that gets forgotten. It’s a clean, branded “thank you” that becomes a wearable, shareable badge of support—something your reader can show off online and in the real world.
Why authors love it:
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You look professional (and generous) without creating extra work for yourself
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No awkward size-guessing or shipping logistics
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The reader gets choice, so redemption rates go up
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The set matches, so it feels intentional—not random
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It builds loyalty: readers remember the author who recognized them
Perfect for:
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newsletter giveaways and milestones
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ARC / street-team thank-yous
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contest prizes and launch-day rewards
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bookstore/event appreciation gifts
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“you stuck with me this year” reader recognition
You buy it. You award it. They pick the design. TAMIH fulfills and ships.
If you want readers to feel seen—and keep coming back—this is one of the easiest, most meaningful ways to do it.
Authors Purchase here: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/YZWF8VMVXL8JA