Authors John Fugelsang, Anabelle Gurwitch and E.A. Hanks have come to the festival with books exploring decidedly heavy topics -- religion, cancer and self-discovery -- in a bright and refreshing way. You'll laugh, you'll cry, but mostly you'll enjoy.

UA Campus Store Stage (Seats 250)  
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Multigenre
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - UA Campus Store Lower Level (following presentation)  

Panelists: John Fugelsang, Annabelle Gurwitch, E.A. Hanks
Moderator: Penelope Starr
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Pi Beta Phi Fraternity - Arizona Alpha Chapter, UA Campus Store, Roberta and Bill Witchger

Misinformation was a term that only vaguely registered in the public consciousness a decade ago. Today, “fake news” is often used by politicians to deflect anything they don’t agree with. Coming from three very different angles, these authors will cut through the noise and guide us toward a “truthier” future.

Student Union Gallagher Theater (Seats 337)  
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: UA Campus Store Book Sales (Mall) (following presentation)  

Panelists: David Blumenthal, John Fugelsang, Chris Mathias
Moderator: Jeff Hartman
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Beach Fleischman, Cynthia W. Devine

If you’ve ever wondered how surfing can help you find common ground with people you disagree with, or how interpretations of Bible verses can do the same — or if you’ve ever felt like burning it all down — this panel is for you. Explore today’s partisan climate with a dose of humor.

UA Mall Tent (Seats 250)  
Sun, Mar 15, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Current Issues / Politics / Social Science
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Central Mall (following presentation)  

Panelists: John Fugelsang, Maris Kreizman, David Litt
Moderator: Elliot Glicksman
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Pepper Viner Homes, Stephen Golden and Susan Tarrence, Paula Schlusberg