South Texas International Book Festival

10/12/2026

10/12/2026

Tony the Tacuache is making a stop at Palm View Branch today, Monday, October 12, at 11:00AM! We're kicking off Presents: Read Around Town Week with local children's author David Norec and his book "Tony the Tacuache Tours the 956: Hidalgo County!" 🐾 Bring the kiddos for a fun storytime as Tony takes us on an adventure through the Rio Grande Valley, exploring familiar places close to home. You'll even get a chance to meet the author behind the story!

The event takes place at Palm View Branch Library, 3401 Jordan Rd. W., McAllen, and is part of the South Texas International Book Festival, presented by H-E-B.

10/12/2026

Calling all superhero fans! 🦸‍♂️📚

Ever wondered what it's like to write stories for DC Comics? Here's your chance to hear from someone who's done it!

Award-winning author Varian Johnson, whose work includes DC's "Mister Miracle: The Great Escape," is headed to the South Texas International Book Festival in McAllen!

He'll be teaming up with Marvel author Saadia Faruqi for "Heroes Assemble!", a fun conversation about superheroes, storytelling, and bringing comic book characters to life.

📅 Saturday, October 24 at 12:00PM
📍 McAllen Public Library, 4001 N. 23rd St.
🎟️ FREE admission!

Check out the video and come meet the authors at Festival Day!

is presented by H-E-B.

Author Varian Johnson discusses his new take on Mister Miracle, who...

10/11/2026

What’s a PA, anyway? 🩺 We’re wrapping up Read Around Town Week with someone who can answer that question! Local author and physician assistant Clarissa Lara Ruiz, PA-C, will be at Lark Branch on Thursday, October 15 at 11AM with "What’s a PA, or Whatever You Are?" Come for the story, meet the author, and learn something new along the way.

This special Read Around Town event is part of Presents, presented by H-E-B.

10/11/2026

🚗 We're going places with STIBF, and we're happy to have Clark Chevrolet along for the ride!

A big thank-you to Clark Chevrolet for supporting the 2026 South Texas International Book Festival as a Timeless Classic Sponsor!

With their generosity, we're able to continue bringing authors, stories, and memorable experiences to our community. Support from local businesses like Clark Chevrolet plays an important role in keeping our festival free and accessible to families throughout the Rio Grande Valley.

Thank you, Clark Chevrolet, for helping us bring "Pages to Possibilities" to life! 📚

10/10/2026

😁 Here's something to smile about! We're giving a special shout-out to McAllen Orthodontics Group and Dr. Joseph Ryan, a Timeless Classic Sponsor of the 2026 South Texas International Book Festival!

Their generous support helps us bring another year of author visits, activities, and opportunities for families to celebrate reading together.

We appreciate their continued commitment to our community and their support of a festival that encourages readers of all ages to discover what's possible through books.

Thank you for being part of this year's STIBF! 📚

10/10/2026

A bear is waking up at Main Library! 🐻 Local author Priscilla Bernal brings "Bobby the Hibernating Bear" to our Sensory Storytime on Wednesday, October 14 at 11AM. Families can enjoy the story along with songs, play, and sensory activities.

It’s another stop on our STIBF Presents: Read Around Town Week! is presented by H-E-B.

10/10/2026

🎶 Opera at the library? Yes, you read that right!

Get ready for an afternoon of music as we welcome Guatemalan opera singer Maestro Ricardo Morales to Main Library for a special concert!

And here's what makes this performance extra special! Talented students from right here in our region have been selected to study with Maestro Morales, and they'll get to share the stage with him! The concert will also feature a special appearance by the Viol Consort String Ensemble. 🎻

📅 Saturday, October 17 | 2:00PM
📍 Main Library | 4001 N. 23rd St., McAllen

Admission is FREE, but seating is limited! Be sure to reserve your seat ahead of time at https://www.ticketopolis.com/guatemalanopera.

Part of the South Texas International Book Festival, presented by H-E-B.

10/09/2026

📚 A big THANK YOU to H-E-B, for sponsoring the 2026 South Texas International Book Festival!

Year after year, H-E-B continues to support literacy & opportunities for families throughout our community. Their generosity helps us bring authors, books, and experiences to readers of all ages, making our festival possible on a larger scale.

We're grateful to have them alongside us as we turn "Pages to Possibilities" into a celebration for the entire Rio Grande Valley!

Thank you, H-E-B, for helping us make it happen! ❤️

10/09/2026

Books are leaving the Library and heading around town! 📖 On Tuesday, October 13 at 10AM, find STIBF at Chick-fil-A on Nolana with local author Rey A. Banda and "The Sons & The Stars." Grab a seat, hear the story, and meet the author while you’re there!

Read Around Town Week is part of our STIBF Presents lineup leading up to Festival Day. A big thank you to H-E-B for presenting !