Tucson Festival of Books

Dusti Bowling (she/her/hers)


Dusti Bowling grew up, as her family will tell you, with her nose in a book. She currently lives in Arizona with her husband, three daughters, and a bunch of farm animals. Her books include, "The Beat I Drum," "Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus," "The Canyon's Edge," and "Holding on for Dear Life."

Visit website | Arizona author

Awards: Reading the West Award, the Sakura Medal, Golden Kite Honor, William Allen White Children's Book Award, Volunteer State Book Award, Land of Enchantment Book Award, Beehive Book Award, Grand Canyon Reader Award, California Young Reader Medal

Communities: Arizona Author


Books:
The Beat I Drum
Children
Union Square Kids
January 2025
ISBN 9781454957065
272 pages

Holding on for Dear Life
Children
Bloomsbury USA
October 2025
ISBN 9781547616060
240 pages