Twenty talented young writers from across Southern Arizona were recognized this spring as winners of Altrusa International of Tucson’s Young Authors Contest. The winning students were honored during the Tucson Festival of Books at the University of Arizona, where their original stories and poems were celebrated before family members, educators, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Altrusa International of Tucson is thrilled to announce the winners of our 2025 Summer Young Authors Contest! This year’s entries came from a variety of Southern Arizona communities, with wonderful support from local libraries and promotion through Bear Essential News. We are grateful for everyone who helped encourage young writers …
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 …
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 …
