Imagination Fridays is co-sponsored by the Tucson Festival of Books and Worlds of Words/University of Arizona on Fridays at 1:00-1:45 pm from September to December with an author or illustrator who has a
new book. Add excitement to Fridays with world-renowned children’s authors and illustrators to encourage children as readers, writers, and illustrators.
You must register for the webinars to attend and will receive a link to join each webinar. The webinar is recorded and those who register receive a link to watch the recording if unable to join us live.
Sept. 26, Pam Muñoz Ryan -- Register Here
On Friday, September 26, Pam Muñoz Ryan, author of "El Niño," will introduce us to her new novel that combines reality, fantasy, and myth. Kai Sosa, a competitive swimmer, discovers an underwater realm and mysterious library that help him cope with the loss of his sister. Myth and reality collide as an El Niño storm unleashes its fury. This exquisite novel is printed in blue ink with illustrations by Joe Cepeda.
Oct. 24, Lian Cho
Meet Lian Cho, author and illustrator of "Don’t Eat Eustace," a funny new picturebook about an unexpected friendship. A hungry bear is determined to eat a fish named Eustace for lunch, while Eustace is just as determined to not end up in a cooking pot. Lian will share her new book and invite children to sketch along with her and answer questions. She will be joining us from Taiwan.
Nov. 14, Duncan Tonatiuh
Meet author/illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh and hear about his new picturebook, "Vida: The Mice, the Cat and the Alejibre." This original fable, inspired by Mexican folk art, is about a city named
Mousetepec, full of music and joy, until the dark shadow of un gato appears and everyone is terrorized by the cat. Duncan will share his book and invite children to confront the “shadows” in their lives. Also available in Spanish ed.
Dec. 12, Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris
Meet Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris to celebrate their newest First Cat in Space adventure, "The First Cat in Space and the Baby Pirate’s Revenge". In this graphic novel, First Cat and the Moon Queen join forces with the pirate Captain Babybeard to recover a treasure map and rescue the moon from falling into the wrong hands. Mac and Shawn will introduce their new adventure and invite children to share their ideas for the next First Cat in Space adventure. They will also answer questions.
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