Austin Writer, Austin Author, Austin Poetry And Austin Book Festival

An annual event held every April, the Austin International Poetry Festival (AIPF) is the world's largest non-juried poetry festival. Many events are free and open to the public.

The Jewish Community Association of Austin is a gathering place and community support center for Jews living in the Austin area. Located primarily on the 40-acre Dell Jewish Community Campus in Northwest Austin, the Jewish Community Association of Austin provides a wide provides a wide range of services and programs, including early childhood enrichment classes, parenting programs, programs for youth and teens, acting and dance classes, fitness classes, sport leagues, aquatics programs and support groups for families and senior adults. The Jewish Community Association of Austin also sponsors arts and cultural events with partnerships with Austin performing arts facilities, an art gallery on the campus, the Austin Jewish Book Fair and the Austin Jewish Film Festival featuring renowned authors and scholars, nationally acclaimed comedians, international films and theatrical performances. The 28th Annual Austin Jewish Book Fair is scheduled for November 3 through 12, 2011.