Saturday, March 15 through Sunday March 16, UNP will be at the Tucson Festival of Books. Come visit us at booth #245 to browse our books and meet our authors!
Check out our virtual exhibit here for the same great books and conference discount.
Saturday, March 15
At the Booth
All day: books on sale for 40% off
11:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. book signing with Steve Friesen, author of Galloping Gourmet
1:00-1:30 p.m. book signing with Leslie Patten, author of Ghostwalker
2:00-2:30 p.m. book signing with Mike Stark, author of Starlings
In the Festival
10:00-10:55 a.m. Writing Animals
National Parks Experience Stage
Animals have always been a source of fascination to their human counterparts. Whether revered, elusive, or reviled, members of the animal kingdom enrich our understanding of the world we live in. Join Mike Stark, Leslie Patten, and Theodore Fleming in a lively discussion about animals and their roles in nature, culture, and history.
1:00-1:55 p.m. Canyons of the Colorado River
National Parks Experience Stage
Enshrined in public memory and the American psyche, the canyons of the Colorado River have a magnetic draw for visitors and play an integral role in the ecosystem of the American West. Join Yolonda Yongs, Kevin Fedarko, and Zak Podmore for an engaging conversation that proves cherished public lands are more than just a destination.
1:00-1:55 p.m. Lives in Food and Drink
Koffler Room 216
Taming nature to cultivate food and drink can create joy or immense heartache, often at the same time. Preparing that bounty for others is no small feat either. Join Steve Friesen, Silvana Salcido Esparza, and Steve Hoffman who have braved the culinary establishment in different ways.
4:00-4:55 p.m. Crazy Iconic
UA Library/Special Collection
From the iconic Grand Canyon to the people and places that bring out Arizona’s wild side, Yolonda Youngs, Richard Grant, and Kyle Paoletta share how they approach their subjects past and present.
Sunday, March 16
At the Booth
All day: books on sale for 40% off
11:00-11:30 a.m. book signing with Yolonda Youngs, author of Framing Nature
1:00-1:30 p.m. book signing with sid sibo, author of The Scent of Distant Family
In the Festival
11:30 a.m. – 12:25 p.m. The Old West
Student Union Sabino
From Buffalo Bill to Buffalo Soldiers, the history of the American West is filled with colorful characters and intriguing stories. In this session, award-winning authors Steve Friesen and John Langellier will share some we may not have heard before.
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