Each year, the Young Authors Contest, presented by Altrusa International of Tucson in partnership with the Tucson Festival of Books, showcases the creativity and storytelling talents of students across Southern Arizona. The contest invites students from kindergarten through 12th grade to submit original fictional stories or poems, fostering a love …
On Saturday, April 26, 2025, Altrusa International of Tucson was recognized with the 2024 Youth Impact Award by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson at the Annual Youth of the Year Celebration Brunch, held at the elegant JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort. This special event honors exceptional youth …
Support Altrusa Tucson’s Spring Online Auction! April 30 – May 31, 2025 Hosted by Altrusa International Foundation of Tucson, Inc. You’re invited to join us for our Spring Online Silent Auction, featuring a wonderful variety of art, handmade jewelry, and unique, one-of-a-kind treasures — all while supporting community service projects …
Each year, the Tucson Festival of Books brings together readers, writers, illustrators, and educators in a two-day celebration of storytelling and creativity. For Altrusa Tucson, the festival is more than just a weekend event—it’s a chance to engage students across the city and welcome visiting authors and illustrators with heartfelt, …
For the past month or so, students across Tucson have been drawing and coloring posters inspired by books written by authors presenting at the Tucson Festival of Books. Their creativity is now coming to life, as Altrusa Tucson members have been working hard preparing these posters for display. In preparation …
Altrusa Tucson is proud to announce the 2025 Young Authors Contest winners! This year, students across Tucson submitted original stories and poems, showcasing their creativity and storytelling skills. Winning entries will be published in an official contest anthology, with copies donated to their school libraries. These young writers will be …
Altrusa Tucson members Gail Dent and Ann Banwell recently visited Immaculate Heart Academy, where they spoke with students about the Young Authors Contest and provided insight into the judging process. They also sat down with Bear Essential News student reporter Maya Pieterse (5th grade) to discuss the contest and the …
Each month, Altrusa Tucson members support Days for Girls, a global initiative dedicated to improving access to menstrual hygiene products and education for women and girls worldwide. Through this project, we help create and assemble reusable hygiene kits, ensuring that more individuals have the resources to manage their health with …
Last week, Altrusa members had the wonderful opportunity to visit classrooms at Tully, White, and Bonillas Elementary Schools, sharing stories with young students and encouraging them to engage with books in a new way. After reading, we introduced them to the Tucson Festival of Books Author Poster Project, providing simple shape-drawing …
February is Love of Reading Month in Tucson, and Altrusa members have been busy spreading the joy of books across our community. From reading to students to supporting local and national literacy initiatives, our members are making a meaningful impact. Bringing Stories to Life in the Classroom Altrusans have been …
