Home of the Festival of Literary Diversity in Brampton, Canada
Founded in 2016 with the launch of the Festival of Literary Diversity, FOLD celebrates extraordinary voices by championing underrepresented authors and storytellers through a range of meaningful festivals and initiatives.
Based in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, FOLD reaches local, national and international audiences through accessible programs that celebrate critical voices and advance the future of Canada’s literary landscape.
Each year, FOLD’s two keystone festivals center underrepresented voices and create vibrant spaces—both virtually and in-person—creating meaningful conversations and unforgettable author experiences for readers of all ages.
Canada’s premier celebration of diverse literary voices features a week of author readings, conversations, workshops, and community connections.
Established in 2019, the kid’s festival features a diverse range of children’s literature with author visits, interactive activities for young readers and writerss.
Free virtual workshops and professional networking experiences for emerging writers from underrepresented communities
Year-round reading programs with monthly prompts and curated book lists to diversify your reading list.
A behind-the-scenes look into Canada’s publishing industry featuring candid conversations with writers and industry professionals.
Ardo Omer |
Jael Richardson
Discover how the festival can help you bring meaningful conversations into your classroom through diverse books and Canadian authors.
Ayla Vejdani
This workshop focuses on embracing personal narratives and cultivating wholeness as acts of resistance and hope. In this workshop, I…
Lavanya Lakshmi
Debut author Lavanya Lakshmi will share about her romance novel inspired by the Bollywood film, DDLJ...
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