Meeting an author or illustrator is transformational for children as readers. Watching children’s excitement in meeting the creator of a well-loved book or finding a new favorite has always been one of the most rewarding aspects of the Tucson Festival of Books.
Worlds of Words and the Tucson Festival of Books partner annually to bring excitement and fun to children with our limited series, Imagination Friday.
Watch as an author or illustrator appears virtually to discuss their books live with children in classrooms and at home. These bestselling creators do a brief presentation, lead activities and answer questions. This periodic webinar series took place during the school day on Fridays from 1:00-1:45 PM allowing local teachers to share in their classrooms.
Take a look back at these amazing 2023 Imagination Friday authors:
Chris celebrates his new graphic novel, "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library." This bestselling book is now a full color, fun-packed graphic novel in which a group of game-loving kids must solve every clue to find the hidden escape route out of the town’s new library. Visual clues and book covers are embedded into the panels.
Chris Grabenstein - Watch The Video
Raúl discusses his newest ¡Vamos! book. "¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read" is a joyful story about literacy as Little Lobo and his friends visit a book festival at the local library, each hoping to find the book of their dreams. Bilingual celebration of Mexican American culture and books.
Raúl the Third - Watch The Video
Joanna shares "Say My Name," a new picturebook that celebrates the beauty and sounds of children’s names. Names define us and reveal family and cultural ties and histories. This beautiful and lyrical picturebook celebrates identities and and the meaningful origins behind one’s name.
Adam Rex, the author and illustrator of "The Story of Gumluck the Wizard," joins us to discuss the new early chapter book series. In this absurdly silly and heartfelt book, a wee wizard is on a quest to become a helpful hero by doing the bidding of rude, ungrateful townspeople. Narrated by a sarcastic raven, this noodlehead tale introduces a goofy magical kingdom along with questions about truth and lies.
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