Storytelling in Arizona
This series tackles the various and numerous literary fairs and festivals celebrated all over the US. This time, we explore the festivals we can attend in Arizona.
1. Northern Arizona Book Festival http://nazbookfest.com
The Northern Arizona Book Festival is a gathering of poets, writers, authors, historians, painters in Flagstaff, Arizona, to share their love for the written word. It is a three-day weekend full of poetry readings, workshops, panel discussions and literary events that celebrate the literary community of Arizona and the USA. Past guests have included Diana Gabaldon, T. Greenwood and Bruce Aiken. The Northern Arizona Book Festival takes place in April every year.
2. Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering http://www.cowboypoets.com/joomla/index.php
Western poets and musicians gather at the Buena Performing Arts Center in Sierra Vista every February to celebrate Arizona’s history through words. The Cowboy Poetry Gathering also encourages students from Grade 3 to 12 in Arizona to celebrate Arizona’s history through a poetry contest. The winners get published and get to participate in readings during the gatherings.
3. Arizona Festival Of Books http://tucsonfestivalofbooks.org/
The Festival Of Books is one of the largest, if not the largest, gathering of literary lovers in Arizona. Thousands of people fly to Tucson in March every year to hear authors, poets and writers share their love for written works. Poetry readings, exhibits, workshops and panel discussions keep people busy during these three days. Held at the University of Arizona, it’s a fun-filled event for the entire family.
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