Photos: 2018 Tucson Festival of Books
A little rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm at the 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on the University of Arizona campus. Thousands of book lovers browsed among hundreds of authors, organizations, and vendors at one of the country's biggest book events.
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Book enthusiasts browse the racks at Pennyworth Books during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Michelle Gossen, left, and 10-year-old daughter Shelbie, browse the festival author books at the Bookmans tent during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Thousands pack in for the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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University of Arizona chemistry club students Steven Le, right, and Kathryn Kuna make liquid nitrogen ice cream in Science City during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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A Lindley-Lopez Circus performer smiles during her aerial hoop routine during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Dressed as crayons from "The Day the Crayons Quit", UA Bookstore employees Chelsea Andrews, left, and Veronica Cruz-Mercado, lead the storybook parade during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 Tucson Festival of Books
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Thousands pack in for the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Raeylyn Sartors, 4, smiles for her picture with the Cat in the Hat while mom Kate Monteverde holds her phone steady during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
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Solana Kesl, right, 13, and her aunt Cecilia Mendoza, browse the books at the Bookmans tent.
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Mystery author Scott Turow speaks during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books.
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Jenna Fischer, known for her "Office" role as Pam Beesly, signs her new book "The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide".
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Visitors browse the Stravenue Books tent shelves during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books.
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Jeffrey Kluger, author of "The First to the Moon", gives a space talk at the Arizona Daily Star tent.
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The mall fills with visitors during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books.
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Mr. Nature keeps the kids entertained with music and dance.
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Visitors check the map and event listings during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books.
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Howard Yoffe, an instructor at The Drawing Studio, gives Armando Zuniga, 13, his free pencil sketch portrait.
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R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, laughs during the 10th Annual Tucson Festival of Books.
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Visitors check out the merchandise at the Arizona Daily Star tent.
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Jenna Fischer, known for her "Office" role as Pam Beesly, talks about her new book "The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide".
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Fiction authors Luis Urrea, left, and Tom Perrotta speak.
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Audience members listen to authors speak.
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Linda Heisley, left, and Glenda Leader, right, volunteers with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, stock books at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
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Bill Saar, right, swings a sledgehammer for an anchor post as Adrienne Fleming and Lincoln Fish look on as crew with the Lindley-Lopez Circus assemble the circus rigging on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The circus will have three performances each day of the festival. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
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Donald Rowe, left, and Jeremy Johnson unload a pallet of books to stock at Pennyworth Books as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
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Linda Heisley, a volunteer with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, stocks books at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 Tucson Festival of Books
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Glenda Leader, right, a volunteer with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, stocks books at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 Tucson Festival of Books
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Linda Heisley, a volunteer with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, browses through one of 67 book boxes to stock at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 Tucson Festival of Books
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Cheryl Lindley directs the circus crew as they hoist the Lindley-Lopez Circus rigging as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. They perform three times each festival day. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 Tucson Festival of Books
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Donald Rowe, left, and Jeremy Johnson sort books onto shelves as they stock the Pennyworth Books booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of Arizona Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 Tucson Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in Tucson, Ariz. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
