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 …
