Enjoyed yourself at the 2025 Tucson Festival of Books this March? Now's your chance to pay your experience forward and enjoy exclusive benefits by becoming a Friend of the Festival! Your contribution helps sustain this incredible literary event and supports vital literacy programs in our community.
Friend Benefits Based on Giving Level:
- 10% Off at UA Campus Store – Enjoy a year-round discount on general books (in-store only, in-stock, excluding textbooks and general merchandise).
- Fast Passes – Donate $60 or more annually for early access to reserve Fast Pass entries for the most popular author sessions.
- Hospitality Tent Access – Experience exclusive sessions with festival authors in an intimate venue during festival weekend.
- Volunteer Sign-Up Priority – Be among the first to secure your spot! Volunteer registration opens in January —ensure your membership is current.
- Hot Off the Press Invite – Receive an exclusive invitation to our book launch event during festival weekend.
- Premium Newsletter Content – Get insider festival updates, book industry trends, and exclusive content.
Your Donation Makes a Difference:
All net proceeds support non-profit literacy programs, helping to inspire a love of reading. Since 2009, the festival has donated over $2.3 million to local literacy initiatives, including, Literacy Connects’ Stories That Soar, UA Campus Store Story Time & Summer Reading Program and Make Way for Books – Free Books App for Family Reading
Join us in making a lasting impact! Become a Friend today and help shape the future of literacy in our community.