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Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the June FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Hopeless in Hope by Wanda John-Kehewin; The Case of the Pilfered Pin by Michael Hutchinson; Auntie’s Rez Surprise by Heather O’Watch, illustrated by Ellie Arscott. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

June FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book by a Cree author

May 31, 2024

By Calyssa Erb June is Indigenous Peoples’ Month and this month, we’re highlighting stories from Cree authors. Cree, or nehiyawak, are the most widespread Indigenous peoples. Their traditional territory spans from Alberta to Quebec. This month, dive into stories of confidence, mystery, and family from Cree authors. 1) Hopeless in Hope by Wanda John-Kehewin...

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FOLD in the News: April 30 – May 5

May 9, 2024

Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is where we roundup FOLD 2024 festival coverage. Faith, family, loss and love: Louisa Onomé’s Pride and Joy (SesayArts Magazine) Louise Onomé’s first adult novel, Pride and Joy, is covered in this interview ahead of her Brampton Books in Bloom event at the FOLD. You can now watch...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the May FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani; Orange for the Sunsets by Tina Athaide; The Lion Queen: Rasila Vadher, the First Woman Guardian of the Last Asiatic Lions by Rina Singh, illustrated byTara Anand. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

May FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book based on a true story by a South Asian author

May 1, 2024

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re reading books based on true stories by South Asian authors. Starting us off is The Night Diary by Veera Hiranandani which is a middle grade novel inspired by the 1947 partition of India and Pakistan. We have another middle grade novel by Canadian Tina Athaide about the expulsion of the Indian minority...

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FOLD in the News: April 16 – 29

Apr 29, 2024

Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is where we roundup FOLD 2024 festival coverage. Harlequin at the 2024 Festival of Literary Diversity (Harlequin) Harlequin spotlights their authors featured at A Literary High Tea at Alderlea: Romance Writers Edition. Harlequin is proud to support The Festival of Literary Diversity, Canada’s leading festival for diverse voices...

Submit to the FOLD Kids Program. Deadline June 30. It features an image of a pencil that have things exploding out of it like a castle, a turtle, rocketship etc

Submit to the 2024 FOLD Kids Book Fest Program!

Apr 20, 2024

The 2024 FOLD Kids Book Fest program is now open for submissions! Every year, FOLD Kids Book Fest publishes a unique festival program which includes the festival schedule and writing from young authors ages 6 – 14 across Canada. In 2024, we are pleased to accept submissions of poetry (any length) and short stories (up to 500 words) to...

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FOLD in the News: April 2 – April 15

Apr 16, 2024

Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is where we roundup FOLD 2024 festival coverage. Unique festival with exclusive high tea event coming to Brampton (Insauga) Insauga released an article previewing some returning and new events at the festival! Asides from talks and workshops, the festival will also feature a number of unique events, some...

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FOLD in the News: March 20 – April 1

Apr 1, 2024

Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is where we roundup FOLD 2024 festival coverage. SheDoesTheCity’s Spring Arts Guide: 15 Toronto Events Coming Soon (SheDoesTheCity) We were mentioned in SheDoesTheCity’s Arts Guide for the spring among other fun things to do in the GTA! As Toronto steps into the spring season, a whole new set...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the April FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: If I Tell You the Truth by Jasmin Kaur; My Name Is Saajin Singh by Kuljinder Kaur Brar and illustrated by Samrath Kaur; and Kamal's Kes by Baljinder Kaur. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

April FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book by a Sikh Author

Apr 1, 2024

By Rahma Shere Happy spring! For this month, we’re highlighting three books featuring stories by Sikh authors that act as a means of reclaiming identity and healing. In Jasmin Kaur’s sophomore YA novel, If I Tell You The Truth, a mother and daughter find courage and community to heal as they navigate past trauma and fear...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the March FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: COLD by Mariko Tamaki; Me, Frida, and the Secret of the Peacock Ring by Angela Cervantes; and Stella and the Mystery of the Missing Tooth by Clothilde Ewing and illustrated by Lynn Gaines. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

March FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A mystery book by a racialized author

Mar 1, 2024

By Meena Johal For the month of March, we’ve decided to highlight books featuring a mystery by a racialized author. All of the books that we’ve shared are written by authors who are from or reside primarily in North America but represent various backgrounds from populations who have traditionally been underrepresented in traditional publishing. Did...

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June FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book by a Cree author

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May FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book based on a true story by a South Asian author

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Submit to the 2024 FOLD Kids Book Fest Program!

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April FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book by a Sikh Author

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