Tucson Festival of Books | Brenna Thummler

Brenna Thummler

Brenna Thummler has never robbed a mailbox or run away from home. She has far better things to do, like making soups and performing in local musical acts. When the urge to escape strikes, she, instead, curls up in her library and writes, a method that led to her acclaimed “Sheets” trilogy. Her latest works include “Lights” and the deluxe “Sheets Collection.” Her upcoming middle grade graphic novel “Gumshoe” was released in January.

Scheduled events:

From Cartooning to Graphic Novels: YA Workshop

This workshop explores cartooning and creating panels to tell a story in a graphic novel. Brenna Thummler is the creator of the Sheets series and the new graphic novel, "Gumshoe."

UA Library YA /Room 254 Main Floor (Seats 55, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 14, 2:30 pm - 3:25 pm
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)

Panelist: Brenna Thummler
Moderator: Ann Parker
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School

Laugh-Out-Loud Fun in Graphic Novels

Laugh along with the graphic novel creators of InvestiGators, Cabin Head and Tree Head, and Gumshoe. John Patrick Green, Scott Campbell and Brenna Thummler explore their processes of creating cartoons and graphic novels and the essential role of humor in visual storytelling. Join us for fun and story.

Education Room 211 (Kiva) (Seats 200)

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

Panelists: Scott Campbell, John Patrick Green, Brenna Thummler
Moderator: Elizabeth O'Donnell
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, HarperCollins Children's Books

On Your Mark, Get Set, Draw: Illustrator Draw-Off with Adam Rex

Join Adam Rex for a fun draw-off as illustrators, including Campbell, Green, Thummler, Littlebird and Raúl the Third compete to create quick drawings based on suggestions from Adam Rex and the audience.

Education Room 211 (Kiva) (Seats 200)

Sun, Mar 15, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Scott Campbell, Steph Littlebird, Raúl Third, John Patrick Green, Brenna Thummler
Moderator: Adam Rex
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, HarperCollins Children's Books

Books:

Gumshoe

A Graphic Novel
Children
HarperCollins Publishers
January 2026
ISBN 9780063335271
320 pages
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Sheets

Children
Oni Press
August 2018
ISBN 9781941302675
240 pages
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