Photos: Tucson Festival of Books returns
Tucson Festival of Books is back through 5:30 p.m. on Sunday at the University of Arizona.
The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more.
Event parking charges of $10 per day.
A woman browses books for sale inside the Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Thousands visit roam around the Tucson Festival of Books on day one of the free festival, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Nayeli Campos Tapia helps customers at the Lil Libros bilingual Childrens book booth during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Thousands visit roam around the Tucson Festival of Books on day one of the free festival, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Santiago Salazar plays the xylophone inside the Instrumental Music Center tent during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Kids create fun art during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Tonita Yazzie creates a rug inside the Hubbell Trading Post during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
People enjoy a guest talk inside the Campus Bookstore during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Tucson High mariachi performs during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Irving Terrazas, left, looks at the screen with Jim O’Connor, Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
R. L. Stine, American novelist signs a copy from his bestselling series “Goosebumps” during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
A shopper takes a look at magnetic bookmarks for sale inside the Carpe Librum booth during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
David Baron, American author and journalist has a talk with Henry Brean, Arizona Daily Star reporter, during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
People check out the Inkwell Inspiration bus during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Hundreds of shoppers browse the selection inside Bookmans booth during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Thousands visit roam around the Tucson Festival of Books on day one of the free festival, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
Maeve Manning helps customers at the Unseeables book tent inside the Childrens lounge, Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
People browse through free books from the Pima County Library during Tucson Festival of Books, UA Mall, March 14, 2026. The free public celebration of reading and literacy offers people of all ages fun activities, a variety of books to shop from, local delicacies, and more. Event parking charges of $10 per day.
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