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National Book Award winners, Kendi, Whitehead to attend Tucson Festival of Books

National Book Award winners, Kendi, Whitehead to attend Tucson Festival of Books

  • Arizona Daily Star

National Book Award winners some of the literary talent at the ninth annual Tucson Festival of Books. 

J.A. Jance: Book festival's literacy efforts can change a person’s life for the better

J.A. Jance: Book festival's literacy efforts can change a person’s life for the better

  • Ann Brown

"The whole experience took my breath away," says Jance about receiving the Founders Award.

Photos: 2016 Tucson Festival of Books

Photos: 2016 Tucson Festival of Books

    The biggest literary event in Arizona - The Tucson Festival of Books - on the University of Arizona Mall in Tucson, March 12-13.

    Saturday at the Tucson Festival of Books

    Saturday at the Tucson Festival of Books

    • Arizona Daily Star

    The eighth annual event will be held 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13.

    4 of 6 parking garages will charge $5 for the Tucson Festival of Books

    4 of 6 parking garages will charge $5 for the Tucson Festival of Books

    • Ann Brown

    Two garages, surface lots will be free, as is Cat Tran shuttle from peripheral parking sites.

    Hipster paradise: Science City at Tucson Festival of Books

    Hipster paradise: Science City at Tucson Festival of Books

    • By Tom Beal Arizona Daily Star

    There is art in science, and science in art.

    Celebrated Chef Arronte Pens Bible of Authentic Mexican Cuisine

    Celebrated Chef Arronte Pens Bible of Authentic Mexican Cuisine

    • By Tara Kirkpatrick Arizona Daily Star

    Chef will be at the Tucson Festival of Books

    Images by Mark Ulriksen, author of "Dogs Rule Nonchalantly"

    Images by Mark Ulriksen, author of "Dogs Rule Nonchalantly"

      Mark Ulriksen, author of "Dogs Rule Nonchalantly," and an illustrator with 52 New Yorker magazines to his credit will speak at the Arizona Daily Star pavilion at the 2016 Tucson Festival of Books, March 12-13 on the University of Arizona campus.

      'Target Tokyo' tells one of our greatest stories

      'Target Tokyo' tells one of our greatest stories

        New information on Doolittle's retaliation for Pearl Harbor sneak attack.

        'Dogs Rule Nonchalantly' explores loving, living with, losing our best pals

        'Dogs Rule Nonchalantly' explores loving, living with, losing our best pals

          Mark Ulriksen shares the impact of the dogs that have enriched his life.

          'Blackout" a message to Hepola's former self

          'Blackout" a message to Hepola's former self

            Sarah Hepola shares her journey from boozy blackouts through her first year of sobriety.

            Authors guide us on emotional journey at Tucson Festival of Books

            Authors guide us on emotional journey at Tucson Festival of Books

              Star lineup aims for inspiring literary experience with a lot of fun mixed in.

              Sara Jenkins understands how Italians eat

              Sara Jenkins understands how Italians eat

                Sara Jenkins will be among the author-chefs at the Tucson Festival of Books with cookbook, "The Four Seasons of Pasta."  

                Tucson Festival of Books: Author uncaps the mystique of olive oil

                  The chef and cookbook author will be at the Tucson Festival of Books

                  Local News

                  Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                  Photos: First Down Faith Football Camp

                  About 100 middle school football players got to rub shoulders with several Arizona players, including hosts quarterback Noah Fifita and his brother, Wildcat linebacker Dash, at the second First Down Faith Football Camp, April 17, 2026.

                  Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                  Photos: Arizona baseball can't keep up with KSU, goes down 11-1 in Game 2

                  Arizona can't take advantage of 15 strikeouts in six innings by starter Smith Bailey as KSU gets to the bullpen in an 11-1 loss, April 18, 2026, Tucson, Ariz.

                  Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                  Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                  The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                  On America's upcoming 250th birthday, will Tucson party like it's 1876?

                  On America's upcoming 250th birthday, will Tucson party like it's 1876?

                  When the United States celebrated its 100th birthday in 1876, Tucson was still a relatively new addition to the still-expanding nation.

                  State & Regional

                  Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                  Feds act to protect Lake Powell from drastic declines

                  The Bureau of Reclamation says it plans to substantially increase Colorado River water releases from reservoirs upstream of Lake Powell and to reduce releases from Powell to Lake Mead. The purpose of these actinos will be to keep Powell from falling below the level at which turbines at the adjoining Glen Canyon Dam can generate electricity.

                  Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                  Arizona's school voucher reform push a pricey endeavor

                  At the heart of competing Arizona ballot proposals is what changes — if any — are needed to the school voucher system.

                  Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                  Tucson weather forecast for April 18

                  See what today's weather forecast looks like in Tucson.

                  Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

                  Judge boosts Arizona election official’s authority

                  The top election official in Maricopa County will get more authority in running elections after a judge sided with his office in a prolonged legal fight with the county's board.

                  Nation & World

                  California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

                  California bear-suit luxury car scam ends in insurance fraud sentences for 3

                  Suspects were accused of staging fake bear attacks in luxury cars and seeking almost $142,000 in payouts from insurance companies.

                  Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

                  Cameras in courtrooms stir debate from baby Lindbergh kidnapping to Charlie Kirk's killing

                  They long exposed the inner workings of some of America's most spectacular cases, but also drew criticism of creating a media circus.

                  8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

                  8 children between the ages of 1 and 14 are dead after a mass shooting in Louisiana, police say

                  Authorities in Louisiana say a gunman killed eight children in domestic-related shootings at different two homes in the city of Shreveport early Sunday.

                  Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

                  Lyrid meteor shower 2026: When, where to see meteors light up the sky

                  On the night of April 21-22, sky watchers will have the chance to catch sight of several shooting stars as the Lyrid meteor shower is expected to reach its peak.

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                  U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

                  U.S. to drastically alter Colorado River releases, Arizona officials warn

                  Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

                  Tim Steller's column: New Tucson police chief has familiar strategy

                  Plans for border walls on Tohono O'odham land a 'betrayal,' chairman says

                  Plans for border walls on Tohono O'odham land a 'betrayal,' chairman says

                  Interact With Us

                  Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                  Arizona reserve forward Sidi Gueye reportedly hitting transfer portal

                  The springy, energetic potential of Arizona freshman forward Sidi Gueye is headed for further development elsewhere.

                  Crime

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  23 photos from inside the Macon County Jail through the years

                  Check out the inside of the Macon County Jail through photos from the Herald & Review archives. More archive photos at herald-review.com.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness faces new charges

                  A new indictment has added two kidnapping and six witness tampering charges against an Allegany County man under federal investigation since a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case turned up dead in his home.

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Prosecutors say Wellsville man tampered with government witnesses

                  Assistant U.S. Attorney Nicholas Cooper told a judge that his office intends to file witness tampering charges against Simon P. Gogolack 39, of Wellsville.

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  Wellsville man accused of giving drugs to Pharaoh's witness who died

                  A Southern Tier man with a history of drug-related charges has become entangled in the FBI’s probe into the death of a government witness in the Pharaoh’s strip club case.

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                  Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                  Understanding No Credit Check Loans and Other Quick Access Alternatives

                  Provided content. In this blog, we’ll look at how no credit check loans work and where other quick-access options fit into the picture.

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                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  9 Simple Office Changes That Can Make Work Better

                  Contributor content. Learn how to enhance your workspace with these 9 simple office changes. 

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                  The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                  The Unlimited PTO Trap: Why Giving Workers Infinite Time Off Makes Them Take Less

                  Provided content. New survey data reveals that 66% of workers would cap themselves at 15 days or fewer even with unlimited PTO. Here is what employers need to know.

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                  Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                  Prana IV Therapy on Supporting Hydration and Recovery in Scottsdale’s Active Climate

                  Contributor content. Prana IV Therapy is a Scottsdale-based IV hydration clinic providing nurse-administered intravenous fluids and nutrient therapy throughout the Phoenix Valley.

                  Shopping

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  How to Buy WLFI Token: Full Beginner Guide

                  Affiliate. Learn how to buy WLFI Token in this step by step guide for beginners. 

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Solana Wallet for Beginners (2025): Setup, Safety, Staking & Swaps

                  Affiliate. Learn how to create and use a Solana wallet, stake SOL, swap tokens, bridge assets, and stay secure with Best Wallet’s multi-chain features.

                  Web3 Wallet for Beginners: How to Set Up, Stay Safe, and Pick the Right App

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                  Affiliate. Learn what a Web3 wallet is, how to set one up, and how to stay safe while exploring DeFi, NFTs, and new crypto coins with beginner‑friendly apps like Best Wallet.​

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Which Crypto May Boom in 2025? A Look at What’s Trending

                  Affiliate. Find out which crypto coins you should watch closely in 2025. 

                  Crime

                  Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                  Tearful vigil, call for change after 3-year-old's death in Tucson crash

                  The death of a 3-year-old girl named Anna had been a rallying point for thousands of Tucsonans to call for a crackdown on street racing.

                  Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                  Boy, 15, identified as intruder shot and killed in Tucson police standoff

                  Authorities say a teen fatally shot by officers during a Tucson standoff had a toy gun wrapped to look real.

                  Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                  Tucson fugitive dies by suicide

                  A man wanted after firing gunshots at a bail bondsman died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as a Pima County Sheriff's Department team prepared to arrest him, authorities say.

                  Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                  Dead man implicated in Tucson killing

                  A man who died in 2014 has been implicated by Tucson police in the killing of a man here 10 years earlier.

                  Politics

                  Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                  Political Notebook: Sen. Mark Kelly votes to block arms sale to Israel

                  For Star subscribers: Sen. Mark Kelly, a Tucson Democrat, voted for the first time to block the sale of arms to Israel, in a sign of shifting public opinion. Also, Gallego is under the gun, and more.

                  Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                  Traffic crossing installed at site of deadly UA crash

                  A new pedestrian and bicycle signal was activated Thursday at the street crossing near the University of Arizona campus where three students were struck and killed last year.

                  Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                  Arizona lawmakers vote to bar drones near sporting events, concerts

                  An Arizona bill would ban drones within a mile of many events, citing safety concerns — but critics say it goes too far.

                  Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                  Arizona utility adjusts disconnect rules as part of settlement

                  Arizona Public Service has agreed to keep from cutting customer power when the temperature is expected to hit 95 or higher. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said she's looking at policies at other utilities in the state too.

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