Festival of Tales Returns to Paradise Valley Community College for a Day of Literacy and Fun!

Date: Saturday, April 26, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: PVCC Union Hills Campus, 18401 N 32nd Street, Phoenix, AZ

(PHOENIX – Feb. 28, 2025) The beloved Festival of Tales is back, bringing a free, family-friendly literacy event to the community! Hosted at Paradise Valley Community College, this exciting day of storytelling, book giveaways, and hands-on activities is designed to inspire a love of reading in children while providing families with valuable educational resources.

What to Expect at Festival of Tales 2025:

Free Books – Every child who attends will receive a free book to take home!
Live Storytelling – Enjoy interactive and engaging stories told by skilled storytellers.
Arts & Crafts – Creative hands-on activities to spark imagination and self-expression.
Live Performances – Entertainment throughout the day with music, dance, and theater.
Community Resources – Local organizations, including Southwest Human Development, will be on-site to provide valuable literacy and early childhood development information.

As Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development, Southwest Human Development is proud to participate in Festival of Tales to promote early literacy. Reading is essential for school readiness, and events like this help families gain access to books and resources that encourage a lifelong love of learning.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a day of literacy, creativity, and community fun!

About Southwest Human Development

Southwest Human Development is Arizona’s largest nonprofit dedicated to early childhood development. Recognizing a child’s earliest experiences and relationships establish the foundation for all future development, Southwest Human Development’s more than 40 comprehensive programs focus on young children—ages birth to 5—and their families in the areas of child development, mental health, Easterseals disabilities services, Head Start, early literacy, family support and child welfare, and professional development and training. Founded in 1981, Southwest Human Development serves 140,000 children and families each year. Learn more at www.swhd.org