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The tools of top poetry reciter are rhythm, sound and words
The words tumbled out of her mouth with rhythm. She knew every word. She savored them as if enjoying a rich, delicious cheesecake, her favorite dessert.
The tools of top poetry reciter are rhythm, sound and words
Sunnyside High senior Cassandra Valadez, left, shares a breathing exercise with one of her coaches, Hilary Gan of the University of Arizona Poetry Center. Valadez was in training recently for the national Poetry Out Loud competition.
The tools of top poetry reciter are rhythm, sound and words
Sunnyside High School senior Cassandra Valadez
Nip in the air can't keep bookworms away from Tucson Festival of Books
Actor, author and conservationist Ted Danson talks with Mindy Miller before the start of his presentation during the fifth Tucson Festival of Books at the University of Arizona. The two-day festival, with parking and admission free, concludes today.
Nip in the air can't keep bookworms away from Tucson Festival of Books
Author Jodi Picoult packed the Student Union Ballroom on Saturday for her presentation. Picoult is the author of 18 novels. Her latest is "The Storyteller."
Nip in the air can't keep bookworms away from Tucson Festival of Books
Anne Thompson, left, and Chloe Cobb, dressed appropriately as angels, hand out bookmarks for "Our First 22 Days in Heaven," by David Orlowski during the opening day of the celebration of literacy at the University of Arizona.
Nip in the air can't keep bookworms away from Tucson Festival of Books
Anne Thompson, left, and Chloe Cobb, dressed appropriately as angels, hand out bookmarks for "Our First 22 Days in Heaven," by David Orlowski during the opening day of the celebration of literacy at the University of Arizona.
Nip in the air can't keep bookworms away from Tucson Festival of Books
Even hoodie-and-umbrella weather didn't dampen the enthusiasm of the thousands of people who strolled the University of Arizona Mall Saturday during the Tucson Festival of Books.
March 10, 2013 12:00 am PhotosPhotos
Poetry lovers unite ...
at the Tucson Poetry Festival 30th Anniversary Celebration, taking place at the Geronimo Plaza,820 E. University Blvd.; and UA Poetry Center, 1508 E. Helen St. Poets, readings, workshops and the Tucson City Slam Championship. 7 p.m. April 6-7 at Geronimo Plaza; 11 a.m. April 7 at the UA Poet…
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