Tucson Festival of Books | Ruth McKoy Lowery

Ruth McKoy Lowery (she/her/hers)

Ruth McKoy Lowery is a professor of children's literature at the University of North Texas. Her research focuses on using literature across the curriculum, immigrant and multicultural literature, and the adaptation of immigrant and minority students at risk of school failure.

Scheduled events:

Notable Books for a Global Society

Explore the new 2024 books from the Notable Books in a Global Society award list. The books will be introduced and then set up in browsing stations.

Education Room 333: Parent Educator (Seats 44, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Jeanne Gilliam Fain, Ruth McKoy Lowery
Moderator: Ernestina Vigil

Dream Big: Stories that Inspire Action

It's hard to dream big in an uncertain world but dreams bring hope and the possibility of change. Dreams can involve Captain America and realizing a superhero can look like you, communicating with orcas through music, and helping others better their lives. Even small actions can create big changes.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Monica Brown, Kwame Mbalia, Zachariah OHora, Nikkolas Smith
Moderator: Ruth McKoy Lowery