Photos: 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books
A little rain didn't dampen the enthusiasm at the 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ campus. Thousands of book lovers browsed among hundreds of authors, organizations, and vendors at one of the country's biggest book events.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Book enthusiasts browse the racks at Pennyworth Books during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Michelle Gossen, left, and 10-year-old daughter Shelbie, browse the festival author books at the Bookmans tent during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Thousands pack in for the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ chemistry club students Steven Le, right, and Kathryn Kuna make liquid nitrogen ice cream in Science City during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

A Lindley-Lopez Circus performer smiles during her aerial hoop routine during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Dressed as crayons from "The Day the Crayons Quit", UA Bookstore employees Chelsea Andrews, left, and Veronica Cruz-Mercado, lead the storybook parade during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Thousands pack in for the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Raeylyn Sartors, 4, smiles for her picture with the Cat in the Hat while mom Kate Monteverde holds her phone steady during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books, on March 10, 2018, at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free festival featuring hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities continues tomorrow on the UA campus from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Solana Kesl, right, 13, and her aunt Cecilia Mendoza, browse the books at the Bookmans tent.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Mystery author Scott Turow speaks during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Jenna Fischer, known for her "Office" role as Pam Beesly, signs her new book "The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide".
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Visitors browse the Stravenue Books tent shelves during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Jeffrey Kluger, author of "The First to the Moon", gives a space talk at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ tent.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

The mall fills with visitors during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Mr. Nature keeps the kids entertained with music and dance.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Visitors check the map and event listings during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Howard Yoffe, an instructor at The Drawing Studio, gives Armando Zuniga, 13, his free pencil sketch portrait.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

R.L. Stine, author of the Goosebumps series, laughs during the 10th Annual ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Visitors check out the merchandise at the ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ tent.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Jenna Fischer, known for her "Office" role as Pam Beesly, talks about her new book "The Actor's Life: A Survival Guide".
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Fiction authors Luis Urrea, left, and Tom Perrotta speak.
2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Audience members listen to authors speak.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Linda Heisley, left, and Glenda Leader, right, volunteers with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, stock books at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Bill Saar, right, swings a sledgehammer for an anchor post as Adrienne Fleming and Lincoln Fish look on as crew with the Lindley-Lopez Circus assemble the circus rigging on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The circus will have three performances each day of the festival. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Donald Rowe, left, and Jeremy Johnson unload a pallet of books to stock at Pennyworth Books as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Linda Heisley, a volunteer with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, stocks books at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Glenda Leader, right, a volunteer with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, stocks books at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Linda Heisley, a volunteer with Friends of the Pima County Public Library, browses through one of 67 book boxes to stock at the non-profit's booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The booth features $5 festival author books. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Cheryl Lindley directs the circus crew as they hoist the Lindley-Lopez Circus rigging as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. They perform three times each festival day. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.
Set-up for 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books

Donald Rowe, left, and Jeremy Johnson sort books onto shelves as they stock the Pennyworth Books booth as book merchants and other vendors set up on the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Mall ahead of tomorrow's 2018 ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Festival of Books on March 9, 2018, in ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, Ariz. The free two-day festival features hundreds of exhibitors, author speaking events, panel discussions and kids' activities.