Tubba and Friends Events | Storytime, Author Visits & Pop-Up Shops

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Come meet the creator—where imagination takes center stage!
Join Tubba and Friends creator and author-illustrator Michael “Mr. Michael” Ivery at upcoming storytime sessions, pop-up shops, festivals, and family-friendly events. Experience live read-alouds with vibrant character props, fun Q&A moments, and free giveaways like printable coloring pages and activity sheets.
🎤 Perfect for schools, libraries, bookstores, and kid-focused expos
📚 Bring the magic of kindness, friendship, and adventure to your community!
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Past Appearances Include:
Storytime Sessions • Guest Author Events • Family Festivals • Library Visits
You may have seen Tubba and Friends at:
Festivals & Museums:
Gilbert Days Festival, Desert Foothills Book Festival, Tucson Festival of Books, Children’s Museum of Phoenix, Gilbert Historical Museum
Libraries:
Mesa Main Library, Red Mountain Library, Dobson Ranch Library, Desert Foothills Library, Apache Junction Library, Tempe Public Library
Bookstores:
Barnes & Noble (Chandler, Mesa, SanTan), Bookman’s Books (Mesa)
Schools & Districts:
Gilbert Public Schools, Chandler Unified, Queen Creek Unified, Mesa Unified, Scottsdale Unified

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