Books have been keeping Altrusa of Tucson members busy lately — from helping third graders bring stories to life at Tully Elementary to preparing a special challenged and banned books display for the Friends of the Pima County Public Library. At Tully, Reader’s Theater is back for the 2026–27 school …
Readers’ Theatre Comes to Life On Wednesday, December 17, the third graders at Tully Elementary took a big step — from practice to performance. After weeks of reading, rehearsing, and learning how to use their voices and bodies to tell a story, students shared their work in a Readers’ Theatre …
Readers’ Theatre, Drama, and the Joy of Storytelling At Tully Elementary, reading doesn’t stop at the page. This fall, Altrusa volunteers have been working with third graders to bring stories to life through Readers’ Theatre — a blend of reading, acting, and expressive storytelling that helps students build confidence, comprehension, …
As Tucson classrooms come alive again with the buzz of a new school year, Altrusa International of Tucson’s volunteers are already making plans to support young readers and writers in the months ahead. From preschool lending libraries to neighborhood book exchanges, from community book sales to creative writing contests, Altrusans …
