Arizona Spotlight for January 29, 2016
Listen to the first Arizona Spotlight to be recorded in front of a live audinece, on Jan. 24, 2016 at the historic El Casino Ballroom in Tucson.
Arizona Spotlight for January 15, 2016
StoryCorps in Tucson preents a grandfather's tale of adventure during World War II; new biography tells the story of the first American woman to become a doctor; Tucson unemployed look for work "Under the Sun".
Arizona Spotlight for December 18, 2015
Brothers share memories of growing up in an unconventional family; author Tom Van Dyke talks about "A Cowboy Christmas"; learn about the first Tucson Solo Theater Festival; meet a young cellist chosen to perform with The Moscow Ballet.
Half-Million Books Coming to Tucson for Low-Income Kids
DC-based nonprofit sending reading materials; distribution planned next week.
Sound Fiction: "The Hours Count" by Jillian Cantor
Using the true story of the Rosenberg espionage trial as a backdrop, Tucson author Jillian Cantor explores life for a young Jewish fanily in the 1950s.
Arizona Spotlight for September 18, 2015
Comedian Dana Carvey brings his characters to Tucson; local organization offers support and safety to victims of domestic abuse; author Johanna Skibsrud reads from her novel "Quartet for the End of Time".
Library Book Bikes: Riding to Reading Giveaways
Pima County Library program has distributed almost 35,000 books via bicycle
The Haunting of the Mexican Border
Artist, filmmaker and author Kathryn Ferguson discusses her book about the changing social and political landscape of the U.S. - Mexico Border.
Arizona Spotlight for August 7, 2015
Author Kathryn Ferguson discusses "The Haunting of the Mexican Border - One Woman's Journey"; Cooperative Extension offers expert help with agriculture and wellness; Chris Dashiell explores the heroic legacy of Zorro.
Arizona Spotlight for July 31, 2015
The Tucson Museum of Art displays work from refugee artists who are part of The Owl and Panther Project; space scientist Chris Impey looks "Beyond"; and Beth Surdut faces off with an angry raptor in "The Art of Paying Attention".
New Books, Movies Return to Pima County Libraries
Pima County Public Library's collection development manager talks spending priorities and need for diversity in acquisitions.
Arizona Spotlight for July 24, 2015
Author and scientist Stephen Buchmann discusses "The Reason for Flowers"; three film scores that added dimension to their classic films; how one man overcame illiteracy; paying attention to stink bugs in love.
Janni Lee Simner
Tucson author creates fantasy worlds from imagination, research, and a knack for creating sense of place.
Arizona Spotlight for July 10, 2015
A community finds common ground in a local park; Sun Sounds of Arizona reads print media for those who can't; author Janni Lee Simner talks about creating fantasy fiction; unusual style of yoga offers "Authentic Movement".
AZ WEEK: Tucson Festival of Books Grows, Promotes Literacy
Celebration of literature in its seventh year, features nationally knownn authors, including home-grown.
