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We are excited to announce that the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books will be held on the University of Arizona campus on March 15 and 16, 2025! Learn more:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

The scene is set. See you tomorrow!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

We are sad to announce the cancellation of the 2020 Tucson Festival of Books. Please view our full statement:

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Tucson Festival of Books

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3 years

We are thrilled to announce that the 2022 Tucson Festival of Books will be held on the University of Arizona campus on March 12 and 13, 2022! Mark your calendars and save the date for the in-person return of this community-wide celebration of literature.

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Tucson Festival of Books

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4 years

We are sad to announce that the 2020 Tucson Festival of Books has been canceled. We know the Festival brings so much joy to many in our community as well as visitors from around the country. Unfortunately, we find…

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Tucson Festival of Books

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6 years

This has been an AMAZING festival! Thanks to all of our authors, entertainers, food vendors, exhibitors, and of course, YOU for coming and supporting us. We can’t wait until the Prologue event in November when we announce how much we were able to contribute to literacy in Tucson!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

Here’s a treat! Garry Trudeau, the creator of the comic strip @DoonesburyComic will make a rare public appearance when he joins us in March. He will discuss his life, career and latest book: “Doonesbury at 50.”

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

5 years

From everyone involved, thank you so much for coming to the 2019 Tucson Festival of Books! It was such a good festival, and we hope you all enjoyed the books, authors, activities, entertainers, food, and exhibitors (and sunshine!). Travel safely, and see…

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

It's finally here! We are so excited for the festival kick-off tonight and 96 author sessions on Saturday and Sunday with 164 authors and illustrators from around the world! Join us and check out our website for all of the details!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

9 months

It's happening! The 2024 Tucson Festival of Books Author Lineup is now LIVE on our website! Check out which authors are joining us in March here:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

Here is an electronic copy of the Festival guide...download mobile apps for up-to-the-minute changes -

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

“When we read a book, we come out different than we were when we went into it” - Jacqueline Woodson

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

Hey authors (and other out-of-state visitors) don’t forget that we don’t do Daylight Savings here, so check your phones to make sure they didn’t change automatically! (Also, if you’re calling someone in a different time zone, we’re on Pacific time now!)

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

Join us today at 4pm Arizona time for Authors In Conversation with @jacobsoboroff . Save your spot now!

Authors In Conversation with Award-Winning NBC News Correspondent Jacob Soboroff - Crowdcast

Register now for Tucson Festival of Books's event on Crowdcast, scheduled to go live on Tuesday August 11, 2020 at 4:00 pm MST.

www.crowdcast.io

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

Our 2018 "creature" has been unveiled...celebrate 10 years of the Festival with an iconic coyote as our mascot! See you March 10 & 11!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

We are sad to announce that the 2020 Tucson Festival of Books has been canceled. We know the Festival brings so much joy to many in our community as well as visitors from around the country. Unfortunately, we find ourselves in a situation this year where…

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

5 years

We'll see you soon! #tfob2020

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

8 years

#TFOB Looking good.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

It's finally here! The 2023 Tucson Festival of Books Presenting Author Schedule is live on our website. Follow this link to bookmark all of your favorite author sessions and curate your weekend!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

We can't wait for next weekend! Thanks This Is Tucson and @TucsonStar for such a thorough article about all that is happening at the festival!

The Tucson Festival of Books is this weekend! Here's what to know about the in-person event

Two years after having to cancel the festival and one year after an all-virtual event, the Tucson Festival of Books is back in person this year at the University of

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

To all those exhibitors up before dawn preparing for load-in: we salute you!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

You'll hear glass ceilings shattering and new paths being blazed when journalist @jemelehill takes the stage at the Tucson Festival of Books Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

5 years

Are you ready for this weekend? We’re so excited! If you haven’t already, don’t forget to download the Tucson Festival of Books app, available in your preferred mobile applications store. #tfob #tfob2019

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 months

Our personal favorite! The Storybook Parade was the official kick off of the festival this morning featuring some of our favorite characters and kiddos! #TFOB2024

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

Did you attend the festival this year? We want to hear from you! Help us continue to make Tucson Festival of Books magnificent and awe inspiring for all!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

One of the themes at the Festival this year is LGBTQ issues. Don't miss these authors (and many, many more) appearing at the Festival.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

5 years

Have you heard? We’re one step closer to next year’s Tucson Festival of Books! Stay tuned for author noms, literary awards, and more!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 months

What an incredible TFOB Day 1! Today we’re ready to do it all over again. #TFOB2024

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

HEY GUESS WHAT?! The Presenting Author List is available on our website now! Start making your list for March: #tfob2019 #bookfestival

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Tucson Festival of Books

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6 years

The moment we’ve been waiting for! Start planning your weekend now!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

#tbt to last week, when we kicked off the festival with an awesome event with Luis Alberto Urrea (bottom center) and a bunch of our closest friends (thanks Ernesto Portillo Jr for the photo!) #tfob2018

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

Congratulations to @tomzoellner for winning the @bookcritics award in nonfiction for "Island On Fire: The Revolt That Ended Slavery in the British Empire." Tom appeared at the 2021 festival to discuss his book "The National Road."

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

5 years

It’s here! We’re so excited for the batch of authors who will be here in March! Who are you excited to see? 😀 #tfob2020 #excited

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

We’re excited about our 10th festival and you will be, too! Click the link at the end to get to the full list of our 2018 Presenting Authors

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

The 2023 Tucson Festival of Books sponsored by @tmcaznews will be held on the University of Arizona campus on March 4 and 5, 2023! Mark your calendars and save the date for another in-person, community-wide celebration of literature.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

Festival Founders Award winner and attendee @RL_Stine is celebrating 30 years of “Goosebumps” and is sharing his story on @TODAYshow ! His books were always best-sellers when he attended the festival!

‘Goosebumps’ author reveals he never wanted to write the books

R.L. Stine has been giving readers goosebumps for 30 years, and helped kids develop a love for reading along the way. TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager sits down with the beloved author to talk about the...

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

The 2023 festival presenting author list is live! See which of your favorites will be here next March!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

9 years

Read our interview with best-selling #TFOB author @DebHarkness of the ALL SOULS TRILOGY at http://t.co/0MTp5y9vhJ. http://t.co/T6s3OS9dL8

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

So many great sessions today and tomorrow! Tune in now or watch replays of all of them at . #TFOB2021

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Tucson Festival of Books

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4 years

No need to worry - these festival favorites will return for the virtual festival in 2021! Don't miss @Urrealism , @TJParkerauthor , @JAJance and @TPerryauthor .

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

8 years

The sun has set on the 7th annual Festival. But thanks to your support, the future of Tucson literacy programs is brighter than ever.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

This year our Indie Authors will be greeting their fans via their websites in our virtual pavilion. Check out over 60 local, emerging and regional Indie Authors now through March 26.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 months

We were thrilled to hear a shoutout to the Tucson Festival of Books on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Excited to have Bob and Erin with us in Tucson next Saturday!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

Authors, we can’t wait for you to get here! Our Hospitality Committee and Altrusa International packed these excellent goodie bags, and we’re counting down the hours to your hotel arrival! #tfob2019

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

Oh hey, is this what you’ve been waiting for? #bookfestival

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

We’re counting down the days to next weekend! Are you excited? Are you DRIVING? Here’s some info for you:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

What a great weekend! Thanks so much to everyone who tuned and and to all who made it happen! Don't worry if you missed anything - watch all sessions on demand!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

As the saying goes, you can't tell the players without a program. The go-to program at the Tucson Festival Books is the festival mobile app that’s available for iPhone and Android.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

We look forward to seeing you there!

Tucson AZ

@VisitTucsonAZ

3 years

One of the largest book festivals in the US, the Tucson Festival of Books, is BACK March 12-13! Check out the link for the schedule of events and visiting authors, such as Annette Gordon-Reed, Carol Leonnig, Bob Odenkirk, Philip Rucker, and more! @TFOB

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

8 years

Which books are on your reading list in 2017? You'll be sure to add more when you attend the Tucson Festival of Books on March 11 & 12, 2017

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

There is so much that goes into planning this festival and we couldn't do any of it without the support our wonderful sponsors. Special thank you to ALL of our 2022 sponsors. If you see them this weekend, make sure to say thank you! See the list here:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

8 years

Yikes! It was the EIGHTH Festival. Time flies when you're having fun around book lovers. See you next year!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

8 years

The sun is shining and so are our literary stars! It's a great day to come to to the Tucson Festival of Books

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

The folks at Bookmans are hyped up for the festival! #tfob2018 #bookfestival

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 months

Turns out the love for the Tucson Festival of Books is bigger than our beloved home in the desert. In fact, it's worldwide! The Tucson Festival of Books has been named by @CNTraveler as one of 9 Best Literary Festivals in the World.

The 9 Best Literary Festivals in the World, From Tucson to Jaipur

In honor of UNESCO's World Book Day, these are some of the best destinations for bookworms.

www.cntraveler.com

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Tucson Festival of Books

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6 years

Missed the insert in the Sunday Arizona Daily Star? Check with your nearby @pimacountylibrary to pick up a copy while supplies last! #tfob2019

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

The Children/Teen stage will feature National Book Award finalists @dantey114 and @JamiesonV talking about their book “When Stars are Scattered,” childhood in a refugee camp in Kenya and the resiliency of the human spirit in spite of trauma, uncertainty and boredom.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

Linda Ronstadt recently released a book called "Feels Like Home" ... and she will be when she visits the Tucson Festival of Books! Don't miss her session with co-author Lawrence Downes on Sunday, March 5 at 1pm in the Student Union North Ballroom.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

5 years

IT’S HERE! The list of authors attending in 2020 is here! Who are you excited for? #tfob2020 #authorsareawesome #excited

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

2 years

Get a first-hand account of the immigrant experience from @jzsalvipoet , who’s on this year’s PEN America Longlist. He’ll be on stage at the Tucson Festival of Books Saturday March 4th and Sunday March 5th.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 months

The 2024 Tucson Festival of Books lineup keeps getting more exciting - @CynLeitichSmith , @brianstelter , @theames , and @cjboxauthor are all joining us here in Tucson on March 9th and 10th! See the full list of 2024 TFOB authors here:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

The presenting author schedule is live! Plan your weekend for the virtual festival!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

Full statement: It is with great sadness that the Board of Directors of the Tucson Festival of Books has chosen to cancel the 2020 Tucson Festival of Books. We know the Festival of Books brings much joy to many in our community as well as visitors from around the country. 1/10

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

8 years

The Festival is a free event that supports literacy due to generous sponsors and friends who support our mission.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

Has it really been six months? Well, that means there's only six more to go before the next Tucson Festival of Books!

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Tucson Festival of Books

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6 years

It’s that time again! The Book & Author Committee is gathering for the first…

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Tucson Festival of Books

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6 years

I spy something exciting coming through the presses! Look for the full insert in Sunday’s Arizona Daily Star! We can’t wait!

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6 years

There's still time (and space!) to register for a booth at the festival. You never know who you might meet there!

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Tucson Festival of Books

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10 years

Just two weeks until the magic begins! Whose else is excited for #TFOB 2015? #Tucson #Books #Authors #LiveMusic #FamilyFun

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Tucson Festival of Books

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1 year

We have 2024 dates! The Tucson Festival of Books will return to the the University of Arizona campus on March 9 & 10, 2024! We can't wait to see you there!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 months

What makes a compelling villain? Cave 13 author @JonathanMaberry had some insight for attendees at this morning’s “A Good Villain Is Hard to Find” session. #TFOB2024

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

The Tucson Festival of Books goes virtual in 2021! On March 6 & 7, 2021 we will host a virtual festival with live author sessions from all genres, all offered with the quality you’ve come to expect from the Tucson Festival of Books. Click here for info:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 months

Had a chance to peruse the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books Author List yet? You're in for a treat! @authorMsBev , Kim Harrison, @abe_verghese , and @DaveAlexRoberts are among the hundreds of awesome authors joining us in Tucson! See the full list here:

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Tucson Festival of Books

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2 years

A Pulitzer Prize-winning Mojave American poet, a language activist and a former professional basketball player—that’s not three people, it’s one, @NatalieGDiaz She’ll be on stage at the Festival of Books March 4th and 5th.

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

Don't miss a fun conversation with best-selling thriller author @BradThor and crime writer @authorbella1 on 11/11! Register today:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

We’re only days away from the announcement of our 2018 authors list! Are you counting down the days?

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6 years

“This could be the most incredible group of authors ever collected!” -David Fitzsimmons, that cool illustrator dude

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@TFOB

3 years

Attention teachers and educators! Don't miss all of the exceptional children's and YA content from the festival available for viewing in the classroom or for professional development credit! Click here for details:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

Are you looking to join a virtual book club or start one of your own? Check out this article for some interesting ideas:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 months

Looking for festival merch? It’s available at several tents this weekend! These colorful shirts were spotted at the Arizona Daily Star Sales tent on the west side of the mall. #TFOB2024

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

We have some exciting things happening at TFOB! Here is an update from our Literary Consultant Lynn Wiese Sneyd:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

6 years

Everyone’s excited to hear the keynote from Jacqueline Woodson #tfob2018 #tfob

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6 years

Happy Friday, folks! It was awesome to wake up to this gorgeous aerial photo of last year’s…

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

Make sure to set some time aside one or both days of the festival to check out the massive range of exhibitors whose tents will be set up on the University of Arizona Mall! Find the full list here:

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

The Festival Guide will be in the Sunday, March 5 edition of the Arizona Daily Star...buy a copy to ensure you have one next weekend!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

8 years

Thanks to the Arizona Daily Star for their great coverage of the Festival and our authors - first article is here!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

7 years

Have you checked out the list of entertainment, activities, and other author events? See who will be at the INDIE AUTHOR PAVILIONS in every time slot now! #indieauthors #bookfestival

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

4 years

Tune in on Weds. 1/13 for a sneak peek of the 2021 Tucson Festival of Books! The virtual festival will be held on March 6 & 7, 2021. Register today:

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@TFOB

6 years

We love nonfiction at the festival! We’re excited to have Sam Kleiner, whose book The Flying Tigers delves into the lives of the daring WWII pilot division. Read more of our Author Spotlight at

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@TFOB

8 years

Thanks to the Arizona Daily Star & TMC for hosting "How to Navigate the Book Festival" tonight - great turn-out!!!

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Tucson Festival of Books

@TFOB

3 years

The festival would not be possible without the support of so many amazing sponsors, including our presenting sponsor @tmcaznews We were excited to be able to thank each of them today with a special gift bag! Their continued support in this extraordinary year is so appreciated!

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Tucson Festival of Books

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7 years

So excited for @TFOBScienceCity - tents are up and neighborhoods are taking shape! Don't miss it! -

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5 years

Join us as a volunteer at the Tucson Festival of Books and support life-changing literacy programs in Tucson! Public volunteer registration begins on January 31, 2020.

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We’re exactly one month out! Are you ready for this? We’re looking forward to seeing what…

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2 years

Thanks to @kjzzphoenix for this wonderful story about the festival! It's a great reminder that the festival is not only a great time for everyone attending, but also has an amazing impact on our community!

Tucson preps for 'literary Disneyland' as book festival returns to University of Arizona

For the first time in three years, the Tucson Festival of Books will return to its home at the University of Arizona campus March 12-13. → More Arizona arts, entertainment news

www.kjzz.org

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Self-proclaimed music geek and best-selling author @Urrealism shares why you won't want to miss his interview on 12/10 with legendary guitarist @peterframpton about his life and book "Do You Feel Like I Do!" Registration includes a copy of the book:

Luis Alberto Urrea Previews His Conversation with Guitarist Peter...

This event will be held on Thursday, December 10 at 12pm Tucson time.https://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/?action=form&form=store&code=peter_frampton_2020_speci...

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7 years

2018 Presenting Author Tayari Jones’s An American Marriage has been selected as the next Oprah’s Book Club pick! We’re excited to see her at our tenth anniversary festival! (Tayari Jones; not Oprah. Though she’s welcome to come, too!)

Oprah Winfrey

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It’s book club time! Newest pick: An American Marriage by @Tayari Jones. Perfect book to read along with a friend. So juicy, you’re going to want to talk to someone about it!

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Have you had a look yet at which authors will be here to talk about topics in your favorite genres? Take a look! (And keep an eye out - panel announcements are coming soon!) #tfob2019

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Day one is almost over, but we’ve got some more excitement for you! Stick around for hard-listening band Rock Bottom Remainders at the far eastern end of the UA Mall, just north of Jefferson Gymnasium. There will be a cash bar thanks to Hensley brewing co, and food trucks too!

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6 months

Meet E.A. Aymar next weekend at the 2024 Tucson Festival of Books!

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Tucson Festival of Books

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7 years

We have winners! After a record-setting 620 entries, our judges have chosen the nine honorees for our annual Literary Awards. Thanks to all who submitted their work; we know it’s no easy feat!

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