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Giant ‘Extinct’ Tortoise Dramatically Reappears! GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, Ecuador—These Pacific islands are famous for their wildlife, especially the giant Galapagos tortoises. When Charles Darwin first visited the islands in 1835, biologists believe there were around 15 different species of Galapagos tortoise. Some species of these slow-moving, plant-eating reptiles can live more than 150 years. One in captivity lived at least 170 years. The largest of them can grow to 5 feet long and weigh up to 550 pounds! Believe it or not, sailors in these seas used to collect Galapagos tortoises for meat and oil, causing the population of tortoises to plummet from more than a quarter million around the 16th century to just 3,000 by the 1970s. Just 10 species were thought to remain after Lonesome George, the last of his species, died in captivity of old age in 2012. The largest island of the Galapagos is Isabela, which sort of cradles the island of Fernandina just west of it. The Fernandina tortoise (Chelonoidis phantasticus) lived there, but the last one found was a male in 1906, and scientists either killed it or discovered its remains. CONSEQUENTLY, the species was considered extinct. On a couple of occasions, bite marks on prickly pear cactus on

Fernandina were discovered, along with tortoise SCAT (droppings). So Animal Planet paid for an expedition on Fernandina for its show “Extinct or Alive.” The trekking was GRUELING, especially up around Host Forrest Galan te with his big its volcano. discovery with Anim al Planet. Amazingly, the show’s host made the find of his lifetime—a very old female Fernandina tortoise hiding beneath some brush! Host Forrest Galante announced the discovery in a Feb. 20 tweet. In a statement, he says, “As a biologist and someone who has dedicated my life to the pursuit of animals believed extinct, this is by far my greatest scientific accomplishment and proudest moment.” The 100-year-old tortoise was collected and taken to the breeding center on Santa Cruz Island.

Could Great Whites Help Fight Cancer? Scary teeth. Huge size. Top predator. That’s what most people think of when they think of the great white shark. However, there is a newly discovered aspect to these notorious creatures that should be added to that list: their DNA. Scientists have mapped great white sharks’ DNA and found that there are MUTATIONS which protect them against cancer and other illnesses. The scientists hope that this information may be translated so it can help humans. Mahmood Shivji, the co-leader of the study, told the BBC that genome instability is important in many diseases that affect humans, such as some forms of cancer. The great white shark has developed a strategy to repair its own DNA and maintain the stability of its genomes. Great white shark DNA is one-and-a-half times bigger than human DNA, which means that there are things that their DNA can do that human DNA cannot yet do. Sharks have been swimming in the seas for at least 16 million years and have life spans of approximately 70 years. This means they are confronted with

aging issues just like humans and that they have had time to evolve in their habitat. Scientists still have a lot of research to do and they have not yet determined whether they can apply what they’ve learned about the sharks to people. However, the researchers are hopeful that the information will provide clues on cancer treatment, wound-healing and blood-clotting. The research was done by scientists at the Save Our Seas Foundation Shark Research Centre at Nova Southeastern University in Florida. Great white sharks are the largest predatory fish in the world and have been known to grow to more than 20 feet in length and up to 5,000 pounds! Their powerful tails can help them reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour in the water. These features, combined with their rows of triangular teeth, have given them a fearsome reputation. Here’s hoping that scientists can find some helpful information through these amazing creatures of the sea.

North Pole Takes a Stroll What do you think of when you hear about the North Pole? For most of us, images of Santa Claus, reindeer and the greatest toy workshop ever all spring to mind. There is actually a lot more to the term than most of us realize. True north, or the geographic north pole, is the northern end of the AXIS on which Earth turns and the rumored home of Santa and his elves. The magnetic north pole is different than true north—and this is the pole that’s been making headlines lately. Magnetic north is what your compass locates and it’s defined as the point at which magnetic field lines point vertically downwards. Magnetic north has always been on the move, so scientists and experts created the World Magnetic Model. This model is the mathematical system that establishes the basis for modern navigation on everything

Fact Box: • Magnetic north is one of three “north poles” on our planet • The World Magnetic Model is typically updated every five years • The most recent update was released in February • Rocks hold geologic maps of past magnetic pole movements

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from ships and planes to Google Maps. Every five years, scientists and experts produce an update for the World Magnetic Model. The last routine update was done in 2015. In recent years, magnetic north has picked up its pace of change. The changes have happened so quickly that scientists released an emergency update of the model in February. So why is magnetic north changing so rapidly? Scientists know that magnetic north is affected by the surges and flows in the swirl of liquid iron in Earth’s core, some 1,800 miles beneath our planet’s surface. However, scientists have theories about why the shift has sped up in recent years but haven’t determined the specific reason. While the World Magnetic Model affects many mapping systems, most of us won’t notice much of a difference. Rocks provide a geologic map of the movements of the magnetic poles and suggest that there have previously been significant changes to magnetic north. One thing experts know for sure: the only thing predictable about magnetic north is how unpredictable it can be.

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She’s a Busy Bee at the Spelling Bee by Reporter Lizzy Barrett, Ocotillo Ridge Elementary

I participated in the District Spelling Bee on Jan. 18. I won first place amongst the fifth-graders and won second place in the entire Vail School District. I competed against other fifth-graders in the beginning, but I competed against third through eighth-graders in the championship round. I was really nervous because there were a total of 17 schools competing. The way the Spelling Bee works is the student

has to spell words correctly. Competitors have to first compete with other spellers within their same grade. If they don’t spell it right, they are out. I was one of the fifth-graders competing. Fifth-graders were kind of hard to beat. A lot of them were really good spellers. During that whole round, I was scared and nervous. However, I managed to win first place and advance to the championship round. The championship round was nerve-racking. I had some pretty tough competition. I didn’t get first place because an eighth-grader sealed that one up. The competition between the sixth-grader and I was really hard. After a while, the sixth-grader got a word wrong and I spelled it correctly. I spelled the next word correctly and I got second place. This qualified me to go to the Pima County Spelling Bee in February, where I finished in the top 15. I competed with students from private, charter and public schools. This was my second time at the District Bee. One of the reasons I did well is because I like to read. Books help you learn big vocabulary and you might get quizzed on those words. I also studied the provided spelling lists. My advice is to read, study, and have fun competing.

AZ Tribes Visit the State Legislature by Reporter Abigail Hernandez, AZ Virtual Academy Have you heard about Native American Legislative Day, or Indian Nations and Tribes Legislative Day? It’s a day where Native Americans get to express who they really are. This year it happened on Jan. 16. To celebrate, I went with my dad and the youth council to the Arizona State Capitol. The day started at 4:30 in the morning. After a large breakfast, it was a

two-hour drive up to the capitol. We went to a senate session to discuss the future of Native Americans. After lunch we walked around the booths and took pictures. We took a picture with Senator Sally Ann Gonzales, who is also Native American. We went to the Arizona Capitol Museum, where we walked four flights of stairs.

Animal Encounters at Bearizona by Reporter Reporter Rori L. Divijak, Quail Run Elementary Recently I visited Bearizona with my family. Bearizona is in the Kaibab National Forest in Williams, Arizona. Bearizona is a wildlife park on about 160 acres with a lot of animals. I like the part where you can drive your car along the road that goes through the park and look at the animals. The drive is over three miles long. Some of the animals you can see are white wolves, black bears and bison. My favorite animal is the white wolf because they are not fenced in so they walk in front of your car. The animals are separated from each other by fences, but within each area, the animals can come right up to your car. In addition to your car, you can ride a bus tour that takes you around to see the animals. Walking through the park you can see many more animals. In the walking area you can see animals like otters, jaguars, juvenile bears, and foxes. My two

favorites were the jaguars and foxes. I like the foxes because they are adorable and if you go up to their area and walk around they like to follow you from their side of the fence. I like the jaguars because if you put your hand on the glass the jaguars will lick and paw the glass. Two fun activities at Bearizona are the petting zoo that has goats, sheep, ducks and chickens and the Birds of Prey Show that has hawks, owls, and falcons. Bearizona is a fun place to learn about animals and their habitats.

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News Stories Written by Kids— for Kids Shop Local at Farmers Markets by Reporter Sidney Smith Academy of Tucson Middle School The seasons are changing! Are you ready for the warmer weather? Well… get ready! The first day of spring is on Wednesday, March 20 in this new year! At farmers markets, you can walk around and buy cool and amazing stuff. The two top New Year’s resolutions, according to Google, are getting more exercise and a better diet. Walking through a market is a good way to get your workout in and get away from the television. Local farmers markets are happening almost everyday of the week and almost everywhere in the city. There are a few companies hosting markets, but a main one for farmers markets is Food in Root. It has markets on Wednesday at the UofA, Friday at Banner and Saturday and Sunday at St. Philip’s Plaza. My favorite market is the one at St. Philip’s Plaza on Saturday and Sunday. I even bought my sister’s Christmas present there! You can look up more about Food in Root at www.foodinroot.com. Shopping at a farmers market is a great way to stimulate our local economy. You can buy anything—fresh produce from Hand Picked Produce, jewelry from T Rose Designs, fresh baked goods from JTown Bakery, and pottery from Marta Ortiz. There is something for everyone! So get up, get out and go shopping! MORE SCOOPS, page 8 ➧

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Former Baseball Pro, Duncan, Gives Back to Tucson by Reporter Parker Barnes Cottonwood Elementary Do you love baseball? I do, too. Recently, I met a coach from the Toronto Blue Jays! His name is Shelley Duncan! Duncan has been playing baseball for most of his life. Duncan started playing baseball because he was so passionate about it. Duncan grew up here in Tucson and has enjoyed playing baseball since he can remember. He graduated from Canyon del Oro High School and the UofA. Duncan noticed when he was playing professionally that our community could benefit from a baseball clinic to help young kids enjoy the sport. He wanted to show kids the fun of baseball and give them a chance to understand how to play. He started the Tucson Baseball Clinic in 2011. For eight years, Duncan has been helping young boys and girls enjoy learning to play baseball and fall in love with the sport. He has been able to get help from coaches and players from other major league teams to help support the clinic. The clinic has become more popular over the years and has received help from high school baseball teams in Tucson to allow more kids to play. As a baseball player myself, I think that the baseball clinic is a great way for me to learn more about the game and how to become a better player. Duncan’s advice to all young players is always have fun!

TRAK Brings Kids Farm Experience by Reporter Payton Hamill Tucson Country Day School I learned a lot of facts about farm animals when TRAK (Therapeutic Ranch for Animals and Kids) came to my school. TRAK did an in-school field trip for preschool and kindergarten. Here are some facts you might not know. Miniature horses are very cool. They can eat apples, carrots, hay, pellets and candy canes. Did you know they could eat candy canes? That is so cool! I thought they could not eat sweets. Miniature horses feel rough on some areas and smooth on other areas of their bodies. I also got to pet the rabbits. They eat a lot. They eat carrots, hay, lettuce and rabbit pellets. They are so cute! They feel really soft and hairy and look fuzzy and cute. TRAK also brought chickens for the kids to see and hold. Chickens eat grass, seeds and hay. At night, they stay in a chicken coop. Their feathers are shiny, and they look a little funny. The girl chickens are called hens and the boys are called roosters. One sheep came on the field trip, a girl sheep or ewe. She was so soft and hairy, and her wool was thick. When a sheep is shaved, the wool can be used to make scarves, gloves and even shirts. Sheep eat hay and grass.

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What in the World Is STEM Scouts? Exploring, experimenting and having a ton of fun add up to a great way to learn about science, technology, engineering and math in STEM Scouts. A pilot program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), it is going into its fifth season. Dave McKeehan helped the Catalina Council bring the program to Southern Arizona and has been leading the STEM Scouts effort here ever since. The program is organized into labs, which run as afterschool or evening programs. Labs are held throughout SouMazzy Carls thern Arizona— Benson, Oro Valley, Tucson and several schools in Vail, including Ocotillo Ridge, Senita Valley and Cottonwood Elementary schools and Old Vail Middle school. Participants get 26 weeks of hands-on

labs, which are new each year and run by the STEM Scouts lab leader. In 2015, Mazzy Carls (then a fourth-grader) was one of the original five STEM Scouts at Ocotillo Ridge. Now that school has two labs totaling more than 50 students. The big news is Mazzy just won her school science fair at Old Vail Middle School and her science board will be part of the SARSEF regional fair in March. The bad effects of computer and TV screens interested her. But to simplify things, she decided to use plants as subjects instead of people. There would be three pots with five freshly germinated marigold plants in each. She exposed one pot to the blue light, one to the light of an LED and the third to sunlight. “The light that comes off of your computer screens, yes it is colored, but it’s made up of the shorter, more energized parts of the visible light spectrum, which are the blues and the violets,” Mazzy points out. “My hypothesis was that the blue light would make the plants grow faster,”

Mazzi shares. After a month or measuring and observing, she ended up rejecting her hypothesis. “They started dying and shriveling…the ones in the blue light just didn’t work out at all.” Mazzy’s current science teacher Lisa Scott is also the Lab Leader at Old Vail. She points out that more women are needed in STEM. When Mazzy’s schedule lightens, she would love to be in STEM Scouts again. “STEM Scouts really touches upon all bits of science,” she says.

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New Homes to Open in Vail by Reporter Lourdes Gomez, Cottonwood Elementary As our community grows we need more homes. Marian Soto, new home specialist for Mattamy Homes, has the solution for that! Saguaro Trails will be here in early 2019. This will be a great community for anybody. If you have a big family there are five or four bedroom homes. If you have a small family there are houses with two bedrooms. The saguaros that used to be in that location will be reused in common areas. They’re working with a company that will replant them. Mattamy Homes chose this location because there is no new community and there’s a biking trail nearby. Mattamy Homes came up with the name Saguaro Trails at a meeting where everyone in the company brought ideas. They decided that Saguaro Trails was a really good name because there are a lot of saguaros and biking trails. There will also be a splash pad, pool and park. Saguaro Trails will be a great subdivision located on Houghton and Drexel roads!

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A few goats got to visit my school. They eat everything! They might even try to eat your hair, but their main diet is grains, shrubs and some parts of trees. They are funny looking. The smaller goats are wild, and they jump a lot, too. You can find out more at www.traktucson.org.

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Shop Local at Farmers Markets by Reporter Lillianahi Googins, Tucson Country Day School It is important to know what items are recyclable and what items are trash. If you’re reading this, I hope I can help you learn what some of the differences are. Some items you can recycle: 1) Empty, clean cans 2) Dry newspapers or papers 3) Empty and washed out shampoo bottles, water bottles, milk jugs, yogurt cups and fruit cups 4) Pie pans 5) Tin cans Items you should throw away: 1) Wet newspapers or other papers 2) Cans with food in them 3) Juice bottles that are not empty 4) Food-covered plastic plates 5) Food-covered cups 6) Grocery store plastic bags 7) Broken glass

Some things that we put in a recycle bin that are not supposed to be in there can actually be a big deal and can cause all of the items in the recycling bin to get contaminated— then all items in that recycle bin could get thrown away! We all need to pitch in and recycle properly, and throw out trash properly, to help more items get recycled and to prevent so much waste from making its way into the ocean. We all need to pitch in and recycle properly—and throw out trash properly—to help more items get recycled and to prevent so much waste from making its way into the ocean. You can find more information at www.tucsonaz.gov/es/residentialrecycling. Adviser: Sarah McKeown

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Teacher Seeks Novel Ways to Present Class Concepts

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“She lets us take the reins of the classroom and allows us to make decisions. Our teacher is great because she respects us and listens to our opinions to make the classroom a better place for learning,” they write. Johnson says she tries to get students to push themselves into the “uncomfortable zone.” She urges them to challenge themselves and remember that mistakes offer chances to learn. “One of the problems gifted students tend to have is they search for perfectionism,” she shares. Johnson hopes to create an atmosphere where students are not afraid to try new things and learn from mistakes. Johnson says she feels very fortunate in her career. “This is just a great experience for me, to get up every day and work with students and do a job that I love,” she says.

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Improve Your Seatbelt

Safety Smarts! Seatbelt Basics Whenever you ride in a car, wear your seatbelt every time! No matter how short the trip, you still need to buckle up. Always buckle up as soon as you get into a car. Riding in a friend’s or relative’s car is no excuse to skip the seatbelt. Even if your friend or friend’s parents don’t wear seatbelts, always wear yours. Never share a seatbelt with someone else. Booster Seats Kids who are five or older also need a booster seat. Booster seats help you sit up high enough so the seatbelt fits properly across your chest. Kids should use a booster seat until they are 4 feet, 9 inches tall and weigh at least 80 pounds.

Get in the Back Kids 12 years old and younger need to sit in the back seat. It’s simply the safest place to be, and it’s the law! You have much less chance of being hurt if you’re in a crash. And you won’t be injured if the airbag inflates during a crash. Infants and children 12 years of age and under should travel in the back seat and be properly restrained. What about Air Bags? Air bags cushion passengers during a crash to keep them from hitting the dashboard or windshield. But even though air bags have saved many adults’ lives, kids 12 years and younger should never sit in the front seat of a car that has air bags. That’s because air bags are made to protect a bigger person’s body, and when they open they can hurt kids.

Learn How to Be Safe!

• FREE booster seats • FREE bike helmets • FREE Child ID finger printing

Take the True/False Test to see what you know about injury prevention! T or F

Most injuries from car crashes can be prevented by using car seats and safety belts. Every person in the car needs his own safety belt or age-appropriate child safety seat or booster seat!

T or F

It’s okay to buckle two people into one seatbelt.

T or F

Never hold a child on your lap in the car.

T or F

It’s safe for children to ride in the cargo area of a station wagon, van or pickup.

T or F

Never leave a child alone in the car, even for a moment.

T or F

Infants and children 13 years of age and under should travel in the back seat and be properly restrained.

Answers: 1)T, 2) F, 3)T, 4) F, 5) T, 6)T

• Fun healthy & safety education, information & demonstrations

• Safe Kids Pima County & TPD car seat checks from 9am–noon

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11 Years of Festival Fun!

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STOCKER FOUNDATION CHILDREN’S VILLAGE / EPIC READS TEEN PLAZA

Children/teen authors and activities

Four-page pullout guide

University of Arizona campus • March 2-3, 2019 • 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. • Free admission • tucsonfestivalofbooks.org

How poetry can change the world

Teen Plaza Events

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times best-selling author of 28 books, including "Swing," "Solo" and "Rebound," the follow-up to his, Newbery Medal-winning, middle-grade novel, "The Crossover." He believes that poetry can change the world, and he uses it to inspire and empower young people around the world. Kwame will be in two sessions on Saturday, March 2, both in the Education Building Kiva.At 11:30 he will celebrate "Swing," his latest novel, with songwriter Randy Peterson, who has written original songs based on the book.At 2:30, he will join a panel of authors to discuss love in young-adult literature. Signings follow both sessions.

Saturday

Education

Located in every campus building that is open for the events.

Steward Observatory

CHERRY AVENUE

Children’s Sales and Signings

Story & Entertainment Stage Games Book Nook Story Blanket

Street closed Book Giveaway

Modern Languages

Psychology Charles P. Sonett Space Sciences Center

EXHIBITORS 300-399

Central Mall Portable restrooms

C-Span TMC UA BookStore

EXHIBITORS 200-299 2/24/19

Book signings

UA Mall Tent

Indie Giveaway

Sunday

Noon

2 p.m.

10 a.m.

Crazy Face Bookmarks, Mini Book Necklaces w/ Mary Palmeri

Orbeez Stress Balls with Pima County Public Library

Saturday

Jessica Bucher Sarah Combs Cameron Coral Larry Dyer Sara Fujimura Pamela Israel D.G. Lamb DaVaun Sanders Reno Ursal Amber Victoria Shirley Williams

12:15 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

Guy Worthey

12:15 p.m.

Dungeons and Dragons, Role Play Games and Glass Magnets

Educators can receive professional development clock hours during the festival by documenting their attendance at children’s and teens’ author presentations and workshops, parent/ educator sessions. Credit is available for the sessions in the College of Education building. Pick up a professional development

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Teen Plaza

EXHIBITORS 400-499 ARIZONA DAILY STAR

Sunday

Catalina Claussen Jacob Devlin Carol Fiore K. Harrell C.J. Hendrix Daniel James Laura Marshall Gary Nicholson C.E. Ostra Richard Sargent Tabatha Shipley Judith Starkston

12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 12:15 p.m.

Many festival sessions give teachers credit for professional development

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Teen & Author Stage

Integrated Learning Center Sales & Signings

Button Making with Pima County Public Library

These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions on the UA Mall, just south of the Teen Plaza.

Restrooms

First aid

Noon Cyanotype Photo Paper Art with Pima County Public Library

Young Adult Indie Author Pavilion

Information/ Lost and found

Concessions

2 p.m. Orbeez and Seeds w/ Pima County Seed Library Helpers

10 a.m.

form in the College of Education lobby. Volunteers will be stationed near classrooms in the College of Education to stamp your form after each session attended. At the end of each day, return the form to the College of Education lobby to verify your attendance and receive a certiﬁcate.

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March 2019

5 p.m. Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

Dianne White Presents Who Can Eat Orange? Story Blanket Tent Docapella West Food Court Stage Explore the World through Stamps with the Postal History Foundation Book Nook Activity Tent

Indie Children’s Author Pavilion These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions, just south of the College of Education.

Childrens Tent

Marie Ballard Donna Cowan Lizabeth Danek Sonja Danielson Melinda Falgoust Joni Franks

12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m.

Betty Fulcomer 12:15 p.m. Peter Oppenheim 12:15 p.m. Yasmin John-Thorpe 10 a.m. ShaRon Rea 2:30 p.m. Jody Mackey 2:30 p.m. William Sivitz 10 a.m. Kevin McBeth 2:30 p.m. Britta Stromeyer Esmail 10 a.m. Kathi Murriello 12:15 p.m. Anita Tendick 10 a.m. Debi Novotny 12:15 p.m. David Valls 12:15 p.m.

David Goodner, James Howe, Mikela Prevost Choice as More than Right or Wrong

Alphabet Yoga with Dari Johnson Tent for Tots Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage BC Dance, The Ballet Conservatory of Dance, Music & Art Main Entertainment Stage Catalina Foothills High School Guitar Program East Entertainment Stage Kfhox The Canyon Mermaids and Pearls Book Nook Activity Tent Momentum Dance Company West Food Court Stage Quadrant 44 (Q44) Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

10:30 a.m. Daniel Acosta, Kekla Magoon, Andrea Warren Striving to be More than Ordinary

Stacy McAnulty Creating a Storyboard: A Writing Workshop for Ages 8+

Kathi Appelt Take Five: A Writing Workshop for Ages 10+

Cathy G. Johnson Monster Mash-Up: A Drawing Game for Ages 7+

K-Fai Steele Create Your Own Character: A Drawing Workshop for Ages 5-10

Booki Vivat Doodle Fun: A Drawing Workshop for Ages 8+

Steven Bohls, J. C. Cervantes, Corey Ann Haydu Getting Published by Not Focusing on the Publishing Part

David Goodner Landing an Agent

Peternelle van Arsdale Advice from an Editor

Bill Konigsberg, Susan Kuklin, Anna-Marie McLemore The Changing YA Landscape of LGBTQ+ Books

Zoey Abbott, Jacob Kramer, Jonathan Stutzman Creating and Publishing Your First Picturebook

R. Gregory Christie Illustrator Studio: Gouache Painting Techniques

Zoey Abbott Illustrator Studio: Creating Mood through Layers of Paint and Pencil

Scott Magoon Illustrator Studio: Digital Explorations

David Wiesner Illustrator Studio: Picture Book Design Basics

Mari Mancusi, Emma Mills Fan Fiction and Gamers in the Lives of Teens

Robin LaFevers, Megan Shepherd Worlds within Worlds: YA Fantasy

Kass Morgan, Kiersten White Fantasy Thrillers: Who Will Survive?

Celeste Trimble #Ownvoices in Action: Writing OwnVoices by Young Indigenous Writers

Christine Draper, Marie LeJeune, Michelle Reidel, Heather Scott Difficult Topics, Strong Emotions and the Power of Story

Kathleen Crawford-McKinney Immigrants and Refugees Across the World

Penny Kittle Building the Reading Life of a Child

Jeanne Fain, Janine Schall Latinx Immigrant Journeys in Picturebooks

Cynthia Alaniz, Jane Bean-Folkes, Jeanne Fain, Rebecca Leigh, Jennifer Summerlin Notable Books for K-8 Readers

Noa Baum Beyond Labels: Bridging Differences through Storytelling

Judi Moreillon Reading with Toddlers and Preschoolers: Better Together

Marilyn Carpenter Award-Winning Books Too Good to Miss

Cyndi Giorgis Reading Aloud: Creating Readers and Writers and Changing Lives

Junko Sakoi, Yoo Kyung Sung Books to Explore Global Waves and New Voices in Tucson

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Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage Musical Mayhem Cabaret East Entertainment Stage How Did You Get Your Name? Book Nook Activity Tent Musical Storytelling: The Journey of Sam the Ant Tent for Tots Molly Idle Presents Pearl Story Blanket Tent Secret Garden - Arts Express West Food Court Stage Halau Hula O Ualani Main Entertainment Stage Musical Mayhem Cabaret East Food Court Stage Maguire Academy of Irish Dance Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

1 p.m.

Meet the Character: Esteban the Magniﬁcent Story Blanket Tent

11 a.m. Gary Rodriguez East Entertainment Stage Mr. Nature’s Music Garden Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Pete the Cat Story Hour Tent for Tots The Latest Traditions West Food Court Stage Success Martial Arts Demo Team Circus Stage Volcano Eruption! Science City - Volcano Area Zin! Zin! Suzuki Violins and Friends Main Entertainment Stage

11:30 a.m. Mikela Prevost Presents Let’s Have a Dog Party Story Blanket Tent

Dragons vs. Unicorns Story Hour Tent for Tots Juana Martinez-Neal Presents Alma Story Blanket Tent Literacy Connects’ Stories that Soar! West Food Court Stage Kids Unlimited Main Entertainment Stage

1:15 p.m. Choosing Peace: Multicultural Stories to Ponder: Noa Baum Entertainment & Storytelling Stage

2 p.m. Around the Circus World with Jules Verne Circus Stage Compañia de Danza Folklorica Arizona Main Entertainment Stage Jitterbugs East Entertainment Stage

SHARKS!! We LOVE Sharks!! Book Nook Activity Tent Stories Abound: Tucson Tellers of Tales Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Reading Fun with Dogs Tent for Tots Adam Rex Presents Darth Vadar Story Blanket Tent

3:30 p.m. Meet a Character: Madeleine Story Blanket Tent

4 p.m. MicTV East Entertainment Stage Mo Stories Tent for Tots Sam the Ant: The Adventures of Drag the Dragonﬂy! West Food Court Stage

5 p.m. Volcano Eruption! Science City - Volcano Area

These authors will meet and greet the public, and sign and sell their books, in two-hour sessions, just south of the College of Education. Janice Auerbach Michael Baumann Michelle Buvala Sean Buvala Tracy Cooper Mike Enﬁeld

10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m.

Marcie Feldman 2:30 p.m. Rita Goldner 12:15 p.m. Annamarie Harris-Romero 12:15 p.m. Kathryn Hoxie 12:15 p.m. Kathryn Humphrey 12:15 p.m. Marie Joy 2:30 p.m.

10 a.m. Tanaz Bhathena, Sara Holland, Karen McManus, Emma Mills, Kass Morgan, Shelley Sackier, Sonja Stone, Suzanne Young Teen Worlds: A Carousel of YA Authors

Zoey Abbott, James Howe, Molly Idle, Juana Martinez-Neal Gentle Stories about Hope and Connection

Marian Kelner David Kurud Lynn Lusch Marc Severson Dede Stockton Jennifer Utsch

Read a book, take a journey Take home a FREE book, thanks to the Stocker Foundation. Books will be given to kids at the free book tent on the Psychology patio just southeast of the College of Education building. One book per child, please. Free teen books will also be available in the Teen Plaza.

10 a.m. 12:15 p.m. 12:15 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 10 a.m. 10 a.m.

11:30 a.m.

1 p.m.

2:30 p.m.

4 p.m.

Rae Carson, Daniel José Older, Adam Rex Star Wars: May the Force Be With You

Robin LaFevers, Karen McManus, Kass Morgan, Sonja Stone Heart-Stopping Thrillers: YA Characters Fighting to Survive

Kathi Appelt, Sayantani DasGupta, James Howe Lisa McMann A Menagerie of Characters: The Role of Animals in Literature

Molly Idle, Suzanne Kaufman, Juana Martinez-Neal, Zeke Pena, Booki Vivat On Your Mark, Get Set, Draw: Illustrator DrawOff With Adam Rex

Sayantani DasGupta, Ellen Hagan, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Renée Watson The Importance of “Own Voices” Stories

Cathy G. Johnson, Stacy McAnulty, Margaret Mincks, Booki Vivat Surviving Middle School: The Daily Ups and Downs

Rae Carson, Ellen Hagan, Lindsey Stoddard, Renée Watson Fierce and Competent: Teen Girls Who Take on the World

Sylvia Acevedo, David Bowles, Lindsey Stoddard Facing Obstacles with Determination

Suzanne Kaufman, Jacob Kramer, K-Fai Steele, Mikela Prevost Tough Choices: Kindness and Action in Picturebooks

Sylvia Acevedo, G. Neri, Pamela Turner, Andrea Warren Telling the Stories of People Who Take Action

Steven Bohls Building a Character: Writing Workshop for Ages 8+

Suzanne Kaufman How to Draw a Friend: Drawing Workshop, Ages 5-10

G. Neri Writing a Graphic Novel: Writing Workshop Ages 10+

Mikela Prevost Draw a Story: An Illustrating Workshop, Ages 5-10

Sonja Stone How to Create a Successful Author Critique Group

Cathy G. Johnson, G. Neri, Zeke Pena Tips for Creating a Graphic Novel

Susan Kuklin, Pamela Turner, Andrea Warren Entering the Field of Nonﬁction Writing

Mari Mancusi, Shelley Sackier, Suzanne Young Writing a Successful Adventure Novel

Megan Shepherd, Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kiersten White Trends in YA Literature

Rae Carson, Dhonielle Clayton, Robin LaFevers, Lisa McMann Sequels and Spin-Offs in YA Literature

Janet Stevens Illustrator Studio: From Cheap Paper to Final Art

Booki Vivat Illustrator Studio: Creative Personal Doodling

Molly Idle Illustrator Studio: Now Showing, in Glorious Prismacolor!

Juana Martinez-Neal Illustrator Studio: Mixed Media Demonstration

Dhonielle Clayton, Sara Holland, Lilliam Rivera Cruel Choices in a Cruel World

Cynthia Leitich Smith, Kiersten White Vampires and Werewolves

Sara Holland, Shelley Sackier, Suzanne Young Dangerous Secrets: The Will to Live

Pat Mora WordJoy: Celebrating Poetry with Children

Penny Kittle Book Clubs: Connecting Kids with Books and Each Other

Tracy Smiles Our Desert Environment in Literature: Multiple Perspectives

Prisca Martens, Ray Martens Books to Inspire Young Readers and Writers

Dhonielle Clayton Resources Available from We Need Diverse Books

Maria Acevedo, Dorea Kleker, Mika Phinney Family Art Backpacks to Encourage Family Stories

3 p.m. Illusionist Michael Howell East Entertainment Stage Moo, Baa, La La La Tent for Tots Suzanne Kaufman Presents All Are Welcome Story Blanket Tent A Wealth of Stories: Tucson Tellers of Tales Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Celtic Steps West Food Court Stage Saguaro Stompers Clog Dance Company Main Entertainment Stage Illusionist Michael Howell East Food Court Stage Volcano Eruption! Science City - Volcano Area

Indie Children’s Author Pavilion Childrens Tent

CHILDREN / TEEN AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS VENUE

Education / Kiva 211

Noon

Education / Room 353

Education / Kiva 211 Education / Room 353

Megan Shepherd, Peternelle van Arsdale, Kiersten White Step into the Dark Side of YA Fantasy

*Author signings follow presentations in designated areas

Education / Room 351

Austin Aslan, Steven Bohls, J. C. Cervantes, Peter Lerangis Heart-Pounding Adventures: The Race to Survive

Kathi Appelt, R. Gregory Christie, Corey Ann Haydu, Daniel José Older The High Cost of Freedom

4 p.m. Austin Aslan, J. C. Cervantes, Sayantani DasGupta, Stuart Gibbs, Russell Ginns, Corey Ann Haydu, Peter Lerangis, Mari Mancusi, Stacy McAnulty, Margaret Mincks Magic and Adventure: A Carousel of Middle Grade Authors

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Education / Room 349

4:30 p.m. Meet the Character: Ladybug Girl Story Blanket Tent

Susan Stevens Crummel,Scott Magoon,K-Fai Steele,Janet Stevens, Jonathan Stutzman Weaving Fiction, Fact, and Humor: Picturebooks with Heart

Fabien Cousteau, Pamela Turner, David Wiesner Underwater Investigations: Sharks, Dolphins and Mermaids

2:30 p.m. Kwame Alexander, Tanaz Bhathena, Emma Mills Matters of the Heart: Love In YA Literature

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Education / Room 333

The Vail Chorale East Entertainment Stage I Got It! Celebrating your Accomplishments! Book Nook Activity Tent Mariachi Los Toritos from White Elementary School Main Entertainment Stage Pete the Cat Story Hour Tent for Tots Susan Stevens Crummel and Janet Stevens Present Donkey Egg Story Blanket Tent

Stuart Gibbs, Russell Ginns, Peter Lerangis The Lure of Mystery: Follow the Clues

Tanaz Bhathena, Bill Konigsberg, Kekla Magoon, Matt Mendez My Life Matters: Teens Challenging Expectations

1 p.m. James Dean Let’s Party with Pete the Cat

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2 p.m.

R. Gregory Christie, Javaka Steptoe, David Wiesner Inspiration and Imagination: The Work of an Illustrator

11:30 a.m. Kwame Alexander, Randy Preston A Literary Concert of Jazz and Verse

10 a.m.

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Teen & Author Stage

Noon

Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage

March 2019

Education / Room 308

1:30 p.m.

11 a.m. Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage Jovert Steel Band The Canyon Kinda Kinks West Food Court Stage Musical Storytelling: The Journey of Sam the Ant Tent for Tots You Can Dance Entertainment/Storytelling Stage Saguaro Strutters East Entertainment Stage Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

4 p.m. Alice Vail Middle School Orchestra Main Entertainment Stage Cirque de Aladdin Circus Stage Dragons vs. Unicorns Story Hour Tent for Tots Folktales, Music from Around the World Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Scott Magoon Presents Misunderstood Sharks Story Blanket Tent ZUZI! Dance West Food Court Stage Tucson Fringe Festival East Entertainment Stage Tucson Improv Movement The Canyon

Education / Room 351

Capoeira Mandinga Tucson/ Capoeira Institute Southwest East Entertainment Stage Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele Present Noodlephant Story Blanket Tent Magical Mystery West Food Court Stage Mariachi Los Dragoncitos West Food Court Stage More to the Story Entertainment Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Reading Fun with Dogs Tent for Tots Tucson Chinese Cultural Center Main Entertainment Stage

3 p.m. Ballet Folklorico La Paloma West Food Court Stage Ballet Folklorico Tapatio Main Entertainment Stage Marc Severson: Stories for the Whole Family Entertainment & Storytelling Stage Moo, Baa, La La La Tent for Tots Young MacDonald and Copper Wren East Entertainment Stage Volcano Eruption Science City — Volcano Area

10 a.m. Fabien Cousteau Cousteau’s Great White Shark Adventure

Education / Room 349

10:40 a.m. David Goodner Presents Ginny Goblin Story Blanket Tent

1 p.m.

Jonathan Stutzman Presents Tiny T. Rex Story Blanket Tent

CHILDREN / TEEN AUTHOR PRESENTATIONS VENUE

Education / Room 333

Meet the Character: Pete the Cat Story Blanket Tent Pete the Cat Crafts and Activities Book Nook Activity Tent Puppets & Poetry: Shakespeare and the Talking Skull The Canyon Storytime with Mamafox Books Tent for Tots Tucson Girls Chorus West Food Court Stage Young Authors/Young Artist Awards Ceremony Main Entertainment Stage Vail Youth Symphony Entertainment/Storytelling Stage

2:45 p.m.

Education / Room 437

10 a.m.

Sunday March 3

*Author signings follow presentations in designated areas

Teen & Author Stage

Storybook Character Parade The Canyon Musette East Entertainment Stage

Folklorico Los Guerreros de Pueblo High School Main Entertainment Stage Mo Stories Tent for Tots Somewhere Over the Rainbow: Noa Baum Entertainment & Storytelling Stage St. Michael’s Choir East Entertainment Stage

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Education / Room 310

Saturday March 2 9:30 a.m.

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Caryl Crowell Supporting Readers as Meaning-Makers: Getting Out of Their Way

Ellen Hagan, Renée Watson A Conversation About Watch Us Rise