Pete the Cat and author and illustrator James Dean will be the guests of honor at a breakfast during the Tucson Festival of Books next month.

Dean will read, make crafts and draw pictures with fellow breakfasters. Heโ€™ll also sign copies of โ€œPete the Kitty and the Groovy Playdate,โ€ a book children can receive as a part of their ticket price.

The event has reserved seating and tickets must be purchased in advance.

  • When: 8:30 a.m. March 3 (check-in begins at 8:15 a.m.)
  • Where: South Ballroom, Student Union Memorial Center at the University of Arizona, 1303 E. University Blvd.
  • Tickets: $21.50 for adults; entrance for children ages 2 and up $21.50 (includes book); children 2 years old and younger are free but must have a ticket. All children must be with an adult.
  • Go to tucne.ws/14s7 for tickets.

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Contact Johanna Eubank at jeubank@tucson.com