The Tucson Festival of Books takes over the University of Arizona Mall and adjacent buildings Saturday and Sunday, March 11-12. The third largest book event in the nation, it attracts about 350 presenting authors and an expected attendance of 130,000 to 140,000.
All the authors, venues, vendors, events, signings and white tents can be overwhelming.
To help you navigate and make the most of the festival, a panel discussion โ โNavigating the Tucson Festival of Booksโ โ is set for 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28 in the Tucson Medical Center Marshall Auditorium.
During the hourlong session, panelists directly involved in the book festivalโs development and operation will explain and explore:
- The layout of the festival, where to park, where to find what you are looking for.
- How to use the website, mobile apps and other electronic tools as a guide to the festival.
- How to use the special section that will be included in the Star on Sunday, March 5.
- How to use these tools to plan your days.
- How the free ticketing process for some of the popular authors works.
There will be time for questions and answers, and a few door prizes, too.
The session is free, but registration is required as seating is limited. Register at tucson.com/workshop
The Marshall Auditorium is on the east side of the TMC building, facing Craycroft Road. Free parking is available in the Catalina Parking Garage, which is north of the TMC building.
The Star is a named sponsor of the festival and TMC is the presenting sponsor.
