Volunteer opportunities at Science City

Do you have an interest in science? Would you like to volunteer at the Tucson Festival of books? If your answer is yes, consider volunteering at Science City. It may be the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! More »»

Festival Authors who get down to business

Not all Festival of Books presenters immerse their readers in spine-tingling mystery, nerve-jangling intrigue or heart-throbbing romance.

A number of our authors deal with doing business in the real world — although even they have their sensational side. More »»

Video interview: author of 'Black & White'

Arizona Public Media's Mark McLemore interviews the author of " Black & White: The Confrontation Between Reverend Fred L. Shuttlesworth and Eugene 'Bull' Connor." More »»

Get your copy of the Festival guide in March 4 Daily Star

The Tucson Festival of Books' printed guide is an essential guide to all the events, authors, entertainment, exhibitors and sponsors.

It will be included in copies of the Arizona Daily Star on Sunday, March 4 — just in time to let you plan your visit to the Festival the following weekend. The Festival is March 10-11 on the University of Arizona campus. More »»

Award-winning child, teen authors coming to 2012 Tucson Festival of Books

Several award-winning authors of children and teen books are presenting at the 2012 Tucson Festival of Books. Don't miss the presentations from these nationally recognized authors! More »»

From Sunday's Arizona Daily Star: Who's who of authors will grace book festival

From the Arizona Daily Star's Ann Brown: Best-selling authors and recipients of top literary prizes lead the parade of 400 to 450 authors in the Fourth Annual Tucson Festival of Books. More »»

Why we have separate author lists

There are several different links to the lists of authors participating in the Festival. These different lists can help frame the context of the author's appearance and inform your expectations of your trip to the Festival. More »»

It's time to sign up as a Festival volunteer

More that 1,400 people worked volunteer shifts at last year's event. We need to fill about 2,000 volunteer shifts for the 2012 Festival on March 10 and 11. More »»

Bookmans to give away $21,000 to Arizona Schools

The Bookmans School Challenge has been updated for 2012 to include more schools and recognize innovation in education. It is open to public and charter schools in Arizona. More »»

In the spotlight: Lisa See's 'Snow Flower and the Secret Fan'

A feature film based on author Lisa See's 2005 book "Snow Flower and the Secret Fan" is in major theatrical release beginning this month. See will be one of the authors participating in the 2012 Tucson Festival of Books. More »»

More than one million books read by Arizona students in 88 days

Weinberg Elementary School, Gilbert, Arizona, will be awarded $15,000 by Bookmans Entertainment Exchange on April 27 for winning the fifth annual Bookmans' Reading Challenge. More »»

Literacy Volunteers of Tucson to get governor's award

One of the member agencies that supports the Tucson Festival of Books will receive the 2011 Governor's Volunteer Service award presented by Arizona Governor Jan Brewer on April 19 at the Heard Museum in Phoenix. More »»

New video from Festival author highlights our desert vibe

You have to hear this: the desert-inspired (and photographed) music video from Festival presenting author Charles de Lint. More »»

Video tribute to Elmore Leonard

Here's the video tribute to Elmore Leonard screened at Friday night's Author's Table Dinner. More »»

Fiction whisks readers into new settings

ARIZONA DAILY STAR: Suspense. Drama. Chick lit. Horror. Comedy. At least 150 fiction authors will attend the Tucson Festival of Books March 12-13, offering a glimpse into a world of rich words and personalities. More »»

Book fest will have kid stuff aplenty

ARIZONA DAILY STAR: A book can be a transformative thing. Especially for a kid. And getting the chance to actually meet the author of a favorite book, well, that bumps things to a whole other level. More »»

TFOB's reach on Twitter is global

The Tucson Festival of Books has a global audience, as demonstrated by an online visualization that combines Twitter and Google data. More »»

UMC tent: giveaways, screenings and storytime

The University of Arizona Medical Center is the presenting sponsor of the 2012 Tucson Festival of Books. As a continued supporter of the event, its tent will offer a variety of activities, giveaways, and presentations. More »»

From Sunday's Arizona Daily Star: Tucson, book fest: 'It's a great fit'

Brain games and belly laughs, betrayal and three-martini lunches, juggling and a ukulele are a few of things that will leap from newspaper page to the stage of the Arizona Daily Star Pavilion at the Tucson Festival of Books. More »»

From Sunday's Arizona Daily Star: Comeuppance for the bad guys

Mystery and romance will be in the air at the Tucson Festival of Books as writers of both genres share their work, sign books and meet their fans.
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From Sunday's Arizona Daily Star: 'Who's who of authors will grace book festival'

Best-selling authors and recipients of top literary prizes lead the parade of 400 to 450 authors in the Fourth Annual Tucson Festival of Books. More »»

National Parks Pavilion to be a major Festival attraction

Western National Parks Association (WNPA) is sponsoring the National Parks Pavilion near the UA Main Library. It includes 20-plus National Park Service parks with rangers, activities, children's events, giveaways, concerts, lectures, book signings and product sales.
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Festival's food court is full

The 2012 Tucson Festival of Books has lined up food and drink providers for all the spots in its food court. More »»

Festival Founder Bruce Beach named Man of the Year

Tucson Festival of Books co-founder Bruce Beach is the Tucson Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce's Man of the Year. More »»

Tucson Festival of Books now 4th largest in U.S.

The Tucson Festival of Books is now the fourth largest literary event in the country. Details More »»

UA BookStores: a vital part of the Festival

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Video from Amy Alkon session

Here's the link to a video of syndicated advice columnist Amy Alkon's solo presentation at the 2011 Tucson Festival of Books titled "I See Rude People: The Collapse of Civility and What We Want To Do About It." More »»

Coalition launches Tucson's first literacy zone

Tucson launched it first Literacy Zone - the Sunnyside Neighborhood Literacy Zone - on March 20 at Mission Manor Park. More »»

Quotes from our veteran volunteers

Here are some raves we received from 2010 volunteers who have already signed up for the 2011 Tucson Festival of Books. More »»

Book festival awards $150,000 to fund projects

Founders of the Tucson Festival of Books outlined plans for the spring event, and presented a check for $150,000 to fund local literacy projects at Tucson's International Literacy Day Celebration. Details »» More »»