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Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) Texas Touring Roster

Angela Henderson Smith is part of the Texas Commission on the Arts Texas Touring Roster for 2026-2028! Support may be available to assist with our booking fees through the Arts Respond Performance Support grant program. This quarterly program provides support to Texas schools, libraries, and nonprofit organizations for hiring an artist (Angela) from the Texas Touring Roster to give a performance, residency, or workshop. These applications are funded based on a sliding scale ranging from 30% to 50% of contracted fees. Support is based on TCA’s available funds. Contact TCA at 512-463‐5535 for more information.

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What Librarians Are Saying

"Our middle school students enjoyed the visit very much. Angela was very engaging and real. The kids have commented on how they enjoyed hearing about her life and how it inspired her books."
Rebecca BrinkVenus Middle School
"Angela Henderson Smith masterly identifies engaging activities for students to draw from their experiences and personal interests for writing topics and content to include in their writing. She emphasizes that everyone has 'stories to tell', encouraging students to tell 'their' stories in their writing."
Rhonda McCallieRegion 7 ESC Curriculum Coordinator
"Angela talks and presents to the kids as if they are her very best friends."
Torrie StricklinHowe Intermediate & Summit Hill Elementary
"Angela is an outstanding author. She is very engaging and kept the students attention the whole visit, and that is tough with middle schoolers!!!"
Rebecca BrinkVenus Middle School
"Angela was not only easy to book and coordinate with, but she was also highly engaging with our students. Through her personal stories, meaningful connections with students, and use of concrete examples to capture attention and reinforce learning, she created a truly impactful experience. Our students walked away with something meaningful."
Kaela DeslatteCurriculum Director, Lindale ISD

Introduction Bio for Middle Schools:

Angela Henderson Smith lives in Dallas, Texas, with her husband and three children. She taught English Language Arts for 13 years and coached award-winning middle school writing teams. She is a published author of three children’s books, including Isaac’s Ice Cream Tree, and loves helping students discover the stories they carry inside. In her workshops, students get to create their own writing through fun, author-designed activities and specially crafted writing guides. Angela’s favorite part of visiting schools is seeing students’ imaginations come to life, and she can’t wait to create some amazing stories with you today!

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Texas Commission on the Arts (TCA) is pleased to announce that Angela Henderson Smith has been accepted onto the 2026-2028 Texas Touring Roster!