The 2026 Young Authors Summer Contest is now open, and students across Southern Arizona are invited to start writing. Sponsored by Altrusa International of Tucson in partnership with the Tucson Festival of Books, the Summer Contest offers an early opportunity for students in kindergarten through high school to submit original …
Altrusa volunteers wrapped up their semester with third graders at Tully Elementary by celebrating the final chapter of The Chocolate Touch—a modern twist on the classic tale of The Midas Touch. In both stories, the idea is simple but powerful: having too much of something you love can come with …
In the weeks leading up to the Tucson Festival of Books, classrooms across Southern Arizona were quietly at work on something special. Elementary students, guided by Altrusa International of Tucson volunteers, created hand-drawn posters to welcome visiting authors to the University of Arizona campus. Each poster reflected a student’s interpretation …
A Sweet Semester with The Chocolate Touch On Tuesdays this semester, Altrusa volunteers are spending time with third graders at Tully Elementary, reading The Chocolate Touch together and exploring the story in creative ways. The classic tale follows a boy whose love of chocolate leads to unexpected consequences, offering students …
Altrusa International of Tucson is proud to announce the winners of the 2026 Young Authors Contest, a program that continues to grow in both participation and literary excellence across Southern Arizona. Each year, students in grades K–12 submit original fictional stories and poems. Entries come from public, private, charter, and …
