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Welcome to the official Tubba and Friends press room, where stories about music, imagination, and friendship find their way into the news. Here you’ll discover features, interviews, and book reviews from across the country, each sharing a little more about our colorful world.
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Phx Magazine Nominee | 2024
Phoenix Magazine’s Best of Reader’s Choice named author Michael Ivery as a 2024 nominee in the Local Author category.
Voyage Phoenix | 2024
Rising Stars: Meet Michael Ivery, founder of Tubba and Friends, author, illustrator, and inspired dad creating adventures for kids.
Bold Journey Magazine | 2024
An in-depth look at Michael Ivery, founder and creator of Tubba and Friends. Discover the journey and the inspiration.
Phoenix Magazine | 2023
Featured in the 2023 Local Gift Guide: Babies & Kids category — highlighting Tubba and Friends as a local favorite in the Valley.
Licensing Magazine | 2023
Featured in the leading global publication covering licensing and brands, spotlighting Tubba and Friends.
Gilbert Sun News | 2022
Local featured interview and photos, sharing the story of Tubba and Friends with the hometown community.
Licensing Magazine | 2022
Featured in the leading global source for licensing news, and brand highlighting Tubba and Friends as a fresh new property.
The Toy Insider | 2022
Featured in The Toy Insider, a trusted source for the latest in kids’ products, introducing Tubba and Friends to families.
Gilbert City Lifestyle | 2022
A full two-page August feature on Michael Ivery and the Tubba and Friends world, celebrating its hometown roots in Gilbert, AZ.
Gilbert City Lifestyle | 2022
Part of the spread features a special photo of Michael’s and his daughter, the inspiration behind the very first Tubba story.
Gilbert City Lifestyle | 2022
The final page of the feature, rounding out the story of how Tubba grew from one sketch into a playful world for kids.
