Southern Arizona Book Heroes

06/16/2026

✨ The wait is over… early bird tickets are NOW LIVE! ✨

Join us for a magical evening at Once Upon a Time – A Night in Wonderland 🌙🦋

📅 Saturday, October 17, 2026
📍 Arizona Sands Club

Step into Wonderland and help us celebrate the mission of Southern Arizona Book Heroes — bringing comfort, hope, and healing to children in crisis through the power of books. 📚❤️

🎟️ Grab your early bird tickets today!
https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/once-upon-a-time-a-night-in-wonderland

Don’t be late for this very important date! 🐇⏰

06/15/2026

It’s that time of year again — nominations are officially open for the 2026 Arizona Daily Star Readers’ Choice Awards! 🎉

Please nominate Southern Arizona Book Heroes for Best Nonprofit under the Business Services category.

Every nomination helps shine a light on our mission of providing children’s books to first responders across Arizona so they can comfort children during difficult moments. ❤️📚

Nomination period runs June 14–24 for the 2026 awards.

You can nominate here:
https://arizonadailystartucsoncom.secondstreetapp.com/2026-Readers-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=547468&fbclid=IwY2xjawSemUpleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFiTzd2a2dYbFJYMkVZUnQxc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHmkhXyR7YOvK0j8oEuNuamy_6JLowryAOWKgCXzY54ePAUT0dcyKSMfvoL44_aem_tJKUv-HJytcgO1OgXe__DA

Check it out now!

06/14/2026

🚨 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT!!! 🚨

📚 Nominate Southern Arizona Book Heroes for Best Nonprofit in the 2026 Arizona Daily Star Readers Choice Awards! 💙

Now’s your chance to help shine a spotlight on the mission of providing children’s books to first responders across Arizona to help comfort children during crisis situations.

Here’s how YOU can help 👇

⭐ Go to the https://arizonadailystartucsoncom.secondstreetapp.com/2026-Readers-Choice-Awards/gallery?group=547468&fbclid=IwRlRTSASbolpleHRuA2FlbQExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR5rLUlcjqD2k7qCEZV1LylKHGlKo1eDKN0AMymDI2XB-55Q7MBHjZMxgpdOAw_aem_tRuxYisjmY-fM5LvALXaBQ
⭐ Click on Business Services
⭐ Scroll down to Best Nonprofit
⭐ Click NOMINATE for Southern Arizona Book Heroes

Every nomination helps spread awareness for the children and families we serve and supports our mission of bringing comfort, calm, and hope through books.

Thank you for believing in us, supporting literacy, and helping us continue making a difference in our communities. ❤️📖🚒🚓

06/12/2026

📚 Want to make a difference in the life of a child? Become a Book Drive Hero! 💜🧡

Hosting a book drive is an easy and meaningful way to support children in our community. Southern Arizona Book Heroes will provide you with a collection box and brochures — you help us fill it with the gift of stories! 📖✨

Every book donated helps bring comfort, hope, and a little magic to children during difficult moments.

📚 New and gently used children’s books welcome
📦 Box + materials provided
❤️ Donations help local children in need

Ready to host your own book drive?
Reach out today and become a Hero one book at a time!
email: [email protected]

06/09/2026

✨📖 The time is here… Early Bird Tickets are officially ON SALE for the Once Upon a Time Gala – A Night in Wonderland! 🎩♠️♥️🐇

Join us on October 17th at the beautiful Arizona Sands Club for an unforgettable evening filled with magic, wonder, and purpose. 🌹✨

Step down the rabbit hole with us for a night of elegance, fun, and support for Southern Arizona Book Heroes as we continue making a difference for children across our community. 📚💜

🎟️ Purchase your tickets here:
 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/once-upon-a-time-a-night-in-wonderland

06/08/2026

At Southern Arizona Book Heroes, we believe every child deserves a story that helps them heal, hope, and grow. For children affected by trauma or PTSD, books can open conversations, build resilience, and remind them they are not alone. Through the power of reading, we help children discover courage, understanding, and a brighter future.

06/07/2026

Congratulations to our 2026 Birdies for Books Tournament Champions! (Corbin Festerling & friends)

While there were great scores, great shots (Aaron Tapia with a hole in one on hole 18, a 185 yard par 3 with an 8 iron) and plenty of friendly competition throughout the day, the real winner was the mission.

Every sponsor, golfer, volunteer, raffle donor, and community partner helped Southern Arizona Book Heroes continue providing books and comfort kits to children in crisis.

Thank you to everyone who made this year's tournament such a success.

We're already looking forward to next year.

06/07/2026

Yesterday wasn't really about golf.

It was about what happens when a community comes together around a mission.

Sponsors stepped up.

Volunteers gave their time.

Golfers filled the course.

Donors contributed.

And because of that support, Southern Arizona Book Heroes can continue placing books and comfort kits into the hands of children facing crisis, trauma, and uncertainty.

What made the day especially rewarding wasn't the scores on the leaderboard.

It was hearing sponsors, golfers, volunteers, and guests comment on how smoothly the event ran and how much they believe in the mission.

To everyone who participated, volunteered, sponsored, donated, and supported Birdies for Books: thank you!!

You helped create something much bigger than a golf tournament.

You helped create hope.

📚 Southern Arizona Book Heroes
⛳ Birdies for Books 2026
❤️ Making a Difference One Book at a Time