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Best of Phoenix (Mag) Nominee | 2024
Best of Phoenix (Phoenix Magazine) found author Michael Ivery in the Reader's Choice Nominee for Best Of Author
Voyage Phoenix | 2024
Rising Stars: Meet Michael Ivery founder of Tubba and Friends. Author, Creator, Illustrator and inspired dad!
Bold Journey Magazine | 2024
Featured article on founder / creator of Tubba and Friends, Michael Ivery. Get to know how we got here!.
Phoenix Magazine | 2023
Feature in Phoenix Magazine, the premier magazine for all things Phoenician! 2023 Local Gift Guide - Babies & Kids category.
Licensing Magazine | 2023
Featured in Licensing Magazine, the largest leading magazine on licensing ideas, products, toys, and more.
Gilbert Sun News | 2022
Featured locally in Gilbert, Arizona in the Gilbert Sun News. Full Interview and photos.
Licensing Magazine | 2022
Featured in Licensing Magazine, the largest leading magazine on licensing ideas, products, toys, and more.
The Toy Insider | 2022
Press in The Toy Insider, a source for all things kids, kidults, and industry professionals.
Gilbert City Lifestyle | 2022
An awesome two-page spread on myself and the Tubba and Friends brand in the August issue of Gilbert City Lifestyle.
Gilbert City Lifestyle | 2022
Continuation of the 2-page spread feature. The picture above, is my little girl, Emma. The inspiration for the book and brand.
Gilbert City Lifestyle | 2022
And the final continuation of the featured article in this month's (August) issue.
