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Abra McAndrew


Joanna Ramirez

Abra McAndrew joined the Tucson Festival of Books as Executive Director last August. She writes a weekly-ish newsletter as The Booktender, offering monthly themed lists, author interviews, and book reviews. A Tucson resident since 2003, she's grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who work to make this event possible for our guests and the Tucson community.

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Scheduled events:
For the Love of the Book
Evan Friss, author of “The Bookshop”; Paco Taibo, head of Mexico’s Fondo de Cultura Económica and director of Spain’s Semana Negra de Gijón literary festival; and Abra McAndrew, Tucson Festival of Books’ executive director, discuss what drives their passion for books and book culture.

Integrated Learning Center Room 150 (Seats 155, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 16, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
History / Biography
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Evan Friss, Abra McAndrew, Paco Taibo
Moderator: Helene Woodhams
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