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When and where is the festival? March 13-15, 2009, on the University of Arizona campus in Tucson.

How can I participate as an author? The registration deadline for independent authors wishing to participate in the Festival of Books was June 30. Authors can join a waiting list for spaces that may or may not become available. If you are an independent author and would like to be added to the waiting list for the Festival, please email bookfestival@pima.gov.

How can I become a sponsor? Contact Bruce Beach, bbeach@bfcocpas.com

How can I volunteer? Use the form (above) to submit your name; we'll contact you when we have more details about volunteer opportunities.

About Us: The Tucson Festival of Book is sponsored by the Arizona Daily Star and hosted and organized by the University of Arizona. Net proceeds will promote literacy in Southern Arizona through the Tucson Festival of Books Foundation, a 501c (3) nonprofit organization.

Festival contact: Danielle C. Short, dshort@email.arizona.edu

More than 200 preschool and school-aged children in Pima County submitted an original story for the Youth Flash Fiction Writing Contest. The deadline to submit was Oct. 31. Awards will be made and finalists recognized March 14 at the festival.