Tucson Festival of Books

Kyle Lukoff (He, him, his)


Kyle Lukoff is the author of many books for young readers. His debut middle-grade novel, "Too Bright to See," received multiple awards as did his picturebook, "When Aidan Became a Brother." His new books include "A World Worth Saving" and "Different Kinds of Fruit," along with two picturebooks, ""Just What to Do" and "I'm Sorry You Got Mad." While becoming a writer, he worked as a bookseller and a school librarian.

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Awards: National Book Award, Newbery Honor Book, Stonewall Award

Communities: LGBTQ+, Jewish


Scheduled events:
The Price of Freedom in a Dark World
Three authors explore the world as a dark place where bad things happen to those who struggle for social justice and freedom to make their own decisions. The price for freedom is often high, whether the world is historical, a fantasy with demons, or Cherokee futurism.

YA Author Stage (Seats 84)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Libba Bray, Kyle Lukoff, Andrea Rogers
Moderator: Jana Maiuri
The Ups and Downs of Life: Connections that Matter
Life is often a series of ups and downs in relationships as children navigate friendship, obstacles, apologies and loss. Three bestselling authors talk about their new Heartfelt picturebooks in which characters face these issues with determination and avoidance as they make connections with others in their lives.

Education Room 351 (Seats 46, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Kyle Lukoff, Laura Numeroff, Bob Shea
Moderator: Jeanne Gilliam Fain

Books:
A World Worth Saving
Children
Penguin Group
February 2025
ISBN 9780593618981
352 pages

Different Kinds of Fruit
Children
Penguin Young Readers Group
April 2023
ISBN 9780593111208
336 pages