As we get ready to welcome the monsoon, it’s a chance to remember our connections: to the land, the weather, and each other.  Join us at the Fox for a joyful dive into literacy, as we experience the power of reading and writing to open up windows of connection for us all.

Get ready for:

• The award-winning animated short movie, “Tiddler”
• A sing-and-dance-along with our mascot, Kitt the Fox
• Virtual reality (VR) immersive experience
• Storytimes based around the featured authors
• Fun and hands-on literacy activities
• Free books and other goodies
• And more…

Recommended for children aged 4-11, but everyone is welcome!
The event is FREE, but please register above.

Featured Movie:

Schedule:

• 2PM:  Doors open
• 2PM-3PM:  Storytimes, VR immersive experiences, and hands-on activities with partner organizations in the lobbies and auditorium
• 3PM-4PM:  Short movies, sing-alongs, and fun from the stage in the auditorium

Featured VR Immersive Experience:

Featured Books:

We Weave: An intergenerational tale about a Navajo boy and his grandmother using their creativity and traditions to purchase a computer when schools transition to digital learning.

Author: Daniel W. Vandever
Illustrator: Deonoveigh Mitchell

Tiddler: Tiddler is a little fish who tells the tallest tales in the ocean. But did he really ride a seahorse? Did he really meet a mermaid? And what about the scariest story of them all – the one about the fishermen and the net?

Author: Julia Donaldson
Illustrator: Axel Scheffler

Can I Have A Hug?: Sabina the saguaro is looking for someone to hug. Will any Sonoran Desert dwellers be willing?  From Make Way for Books’ free app.

Author: Danae Pineda
Illustrator: Oscar Morales