Tucson Festival of Books

Natalie Riess (she/her/hers)


Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess are a comic-making duo from Pennsylvania, now living in Texas with their cat, Tilly. They are the creators of the graphic novels “Dungeon Critters” and “The Bawk-ness Monster.” Both books are known for their clever humor, heartfelt storytelling, and charming art. Their new graphic novel is The Warriors: The Prophecies Begin series. Together, they bring to life adventurous tales filled with friendship, mystery, and fun.

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Scheduled events:
WARRIORS Fans Unite for Fun and Games
The best-selling Warriors series is now being published as graphic novels. Join the creators of the graphic novels for interactive drawing and several rounds of Warriors trivia (with prizes). Warriors promo will be given away and there will be a photo op.

Education Room 353 (Seats 92, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 14, 11:30 am - 12:25 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Sara Goetter, Natalie Riess
Moderator: Magdalena Castillo-Cockrum
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Helios Education Foundation
Middle Grade Carousel: Inviting Connection
Meet a bunch of authors in 60 minutes as they share their new books filled with invitations to adventure. Each author will be seated at a table to talk with a small group about their newest book. Every eight minutes the authors will rotate to a new table in our version of author speed-dating.

Education Room 211 (Kiva) (Seats 200)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sat, Mar 14, 4:00 pm - 4:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Tracey Baptiste, Dusti Bowling, Karina Yan Glaser, Sara Goetter, Margaret Peterson Haddix, Julie Kagawa, Mari Mancusi, James Ponti, Natalie Riess, David A. Robertson
Moderators: Lauren Freedman, Holly Johnson
Sponsors: Session made possible courtesy of Bookmans Entertainment Exchange, HarperCollins Children's Books
Cartooning and Graphic Novels: YA Workshop
Join comic-making duo Sara Goetter and Natalie Riess for a visual storytelling workshop inspired by their work on the new graphic novels adapting the beloved Warriors series by Erin Hunter.

UA Library YA /Room 254 Main Floor (Seats 55, Wheelchair accessible)  View this venue on the Festival map
Sun, Mar 15, 10:00 am - 10:55 am
Teen
Signing area: Sales & Signing Area - Integrated Learning Center (following presentation)  View this venue on the Festival map

Panelists: Sara Goetter, Natalie Riess
Moderator: T. Gail Pritchard
Sponsor: Session made possible courtesy of Southside Community School

Books:
Warriors Graphic Novel the Prophecies Begin #3
Children
HarperCollins Publishers
September 2025
ISBN 9780063203938
272 pages
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Warriors Graphic Novel: The Prophecies Begin #1
Children
HarperCollins Publishers
July 2024
ISBN 9780063203877
272 pages
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