BIPOC Book Festival
The third annual BIPOC Book Fest, presented with Inprint, is a celebration centered on underrepresented voices through a showcase of literary works that feature Black, Indigenous, people of color, and other creatives of marginalized communities. Curated with diversity in mind, the festival combines the nostalgia of the book fairs we knew and loved as children with unique programming, panels, readings, vendors, book-related memorabilia, poetry performances, and more!
The 2024 edition of BIPOC Book Fest builds upon the success of previous years' festivals, offering a variety of wide-ranging panels. Check back for full festival details, including the schedule and speaker lineup
Our Passion
Asia Society Texas believes in the strength and beauty of diverse perspectives and people. As an educational institution, we advance cultural exchange by celebrating the vibrant diversity of Asia, inspiring empathy, and fostering a better understanding of our interconnected world. Spanning the fields of arts, business, culture, education, and policy, our programming is rooted in the educational and cultural development of our community — trusting in the power of art, dialogue, and ideas to combat bias and build a more inclusive society.
History
Asia Society Texas Center ribbon cutting
Sharing the vision of John D. Rockefeller 3rd, who founded Asia Society in New York in 1956, forward-thinking Houstonians led by former First Lady Barbara Bush and former Ambassador Roy M. Huffington established Asia Society Texas Center in 1979.
In 2012, Asia Society Texas opened a new 40,000-square-foot center, located in Houston's Museum District and designed by Japanese architect Yoshio Taniguchi best known in the U.S. for his renovation and expansion of the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
