The sequel to a best-seller
The second annual Tucson Festival of Books March 13-14 on the campus of the University of Arizona promises to be an even bigger blockbuster than the original. Some 400 authors have signed up for the 2-day festival of lectures, workshops and panel discussions. Nearly 150 exhibitors are set to showcase their book- and education-related goods and services in the Festival's main concourse. And there are more activities and presentations for children than ever - including a literary circus.
This year's lineup of authors reads like the New York Times best-seller list. It includes returning favorites J.A. Jance and Elmore Leonard and a raft of literary lions, including:
- Larry McMurtry
- Luis Alberto Urrea
- Alice Hoffman
- Paul Theroux
- Phillip Margolin
- General Anthony Zinni
- Chris Reich
- Curtis Sittenfeld
- Jon Scieska
- Diana Ossana
- David Morrell
- Phil Caputo
- Michael Gelb
- Jamie Ford
National Public Radio host Scott Simon, who is part of the Saturday lineup, will also host the Festival's Authors Table event Friday evening, March 12.
For more on this spectacular free event click here.
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A literary feast: Authors Table dinner
Tickets are now on sale for the Author's Table Dinner, Friday, March 12, on the University of Arizona campus. Tickets are $125, $55 of which is tax deductible.
This is your chance to dine and socialize with dozens of America's leading authors-and to hear from one of its top radio personalities, Scott Simon. Each table at this relaxed, business-casual evening will include one of the authors who will be speaking at the Festival that weekend. Click here to buy tickets.
Volunteer for the Festival of Books
It takes more than 1,000 volunteers to run the Tucson Festival of Books. Volunteers assist with everything from author escort to manning the information booths and are the backbone of the Festival. Click here to sign up.
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