Thank you to everyone who made the 2026 Tucson Festival of Books an unforgettable celebration of literacy! We are grateful to so many people: the authors who shared their books; the staff who worked at our tent; the volunteers who worked behind the scenes to make it all happen; and most important, the Tucson community who showed up to support the Press and our authors.
We’re continuing the celebration until April 11, 2026 by offering a 25% discount off all books when you use code AZTFOB26 on our website.
Below, enjoy some highlights from the weekend:
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The festival begins for staff on Friday, when we set up our tent! Later in the afternoon, authors arrive for a special reception in the Campus Store.
Mishawn (left) and author Danielle P. WIlliams (right) talk with Dorothy Denetclaw (seated).Left to right: Matt Fitzsimons, Dorothy Denetclaw, Craig Johnson.Left to right: Joe Watson, Carol Ellick, Matt Fitzsimons.Left to right: Kathryn Conrad, Abby Mogollón, Dorothy Denetclaw, Mary Reynolds, Margie Farmer.
University of Arizona Press authors were presenting at panels and signing book all around campus.
Danielle P. Williams and Logan Phillips sign books at a table in the UA Campus Store.“Laureates in Conversation” (left to right): Alberto Ríos, Joy Harjo, Arthur Sze, and TC Tolbert.
And hosting book signings at our tent is something we look forward to every year!
Author Joe Watkins with his wife and collaborator, Carol Ellick.
Author Ann Lane Hedlund discusses her book, Mac Schweitzer.
Author David Burckhalter signs a copy of his new book beside author Jennifer Jenkins.
Author Danielle P. Williams signs a copy of Chamorrita Song.Author Matt Fitzsimons and Dorothy Denetclaw greet festival attendees.Author Laura Tohe talks with festival attendees.Tom Zoellner discusses his work with a festival attendee.Tom Zoellner signs a copy of his book, Rim to River.Author David Burckhalter signs a copy of his new book, Baskets from the Seri Coast.Authors Logan Phillips and Mele Martinez greet guests at the festival.Arizona Poet Laureate, Laura Tohe (seated right), talks with festival attendees alongside UA Press Director, Kathryn Conrad (seated left) and Art Director, Leigh McDonald (right).
A very special session on Sunday, March 15, introduced the new Tucson and Arizona Poet Laureates, who are both University of Arizona Press authors!
Arizona Poet Laureate, Laura Tohe, sits beside Tucson Poet Laureate, Logan Phillips. Both poet laureates gave their inaugural readings at the festival.
If you’re still reading, here’s your reward: this photo of a VIP who visited our tent this year. You never know who you’ll run into at the Tucson Festival of Books!
See you next year, Tucson!
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