Tucson Festival of Books

Junko Sakoi (she/her/hers)


Junko Sakoi has a passion for children's literature. She enjoys reading and writing stories with children and families. 

Arizona author


Scheduled events:
Children's Dialogue about Banned Books
This session focuses on strategies for engaging young children in dialogue about banned books as they interact with banned book displays in a public school library.

Education Room 333: Parent Educator (Seats 44, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelist: Junko Sakoi
Moderator: Junko Sakoi
Award-Winning Poetry and Verse Novels
The 2024 list of Notable Books in Poetry and Novels in Verse will be presented by the NCTE Excellence in Poetry committee. The committee will discuss ways poetry can invite children to share their perspectives and experiences through language, imagery and format.

Education Room 333: Parent Educator (Seats 44, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Willeena Booker, Junko Sakoi, April Halprin Wayland, Jongsun Wee
Moderator: Junko Sakoi