Tucson Festival of Books | Willeena Booker

Willeena Booker

Willeena Booker is an experienced educator and passionate poet Her poetry celebrates diversity, speaks back to injustice, and honors the beauty of nature. She lives in Pennyslvania with her family and piles and piles of poetry books.

Communities: African American

Scheduled events:

Award-Winning Poetry and Verse Novels

The 2024 list of Notable Books in Poetry and Novels in Verse will be presented by the NCTE Excellence in Poetry committee. The committee will discuss ways poetry can invite children to share their perspectives and experiences through language, imagery and format.

Education Room 333: Parent Educator (Seats 44, Wheelchair accessible)

Sat, Mar 15, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelists: Willeena Booker, Junko Sakoi, April Halprin Wayland, Jongsun Wee
Moderator: Junko Sakoi

Teaching about the Middle East with Award-Winning Books

Recent award-winning picturebooks, novels, and non-fiction from the Middle East Outreach Council will be shared along with Middle East-specific issues to consider when teaching about the region and its people.

Education Room 333: Parent Educator (Seats 44, Wheelchair accessible)

Sun, Mar 16, 1:00 pm - 1:55 pm
Children
Signing area: Signing Area - Children (following presentation)

Panelist: Abby Limmer
Moderator: Willeena Booker