Paint your own Amelia Bedelia with illustrator Lynne Avril! Avril is the illustrator of more than fifty books for children, including a picturebook series about Amelia Bedelia’s childhood adventures.

Enjoy light refreshments, listen to read alouds and explore Avril’s books. The University of Arizona Bookstore offers books for sale and autographing during this event. The workshop includes two free hours of professional development for teachers.

Free parking is available at the surface parking lot north of the intersection of First and Vine. Paid parking is available at the Second St. Garage next door to the College of Education. Located just off of the 2nd St. streetcar stop.

Event details may change.

To request disability-related accommodations that would ensure your full participation in this event, please email wow@email.arizona.edu or call 520.621.9340.

WOW Book Fiestas occur once a month throughout the academic year. This free program for families and children brings in published authors and illustrators in the Fall and features global cultures in the Spring.

WOW Book Fiestas are not drop-off events. All children must be supervised by a parent, guardian, or accompanying adult at all times.