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This month’s challenge is a book about a neurodivergent character. This includes but is not limited to people with Autism, ADHD, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Dyslexia, Schizophrenia, DID, Tourette Syndrome, DCD or learning disabilities. In putting together this list, we noticed that Canadian children’s literature needs more books about neurodivergent characters by neurodivergent authors. That...

By Alya Somar Throughout Canada, there has been a glittering Caribbean presence in our literary scene for many years. By bringing stories from overseas or cultivating new narratives on local soil, Caribbean literature has proven itself to be a mainstay of the CanLit scene through its unique ability to engage with place and colonial narratives...

What do you do with a KidLit manuscript when you think it might be done? You PITCH IT.   Submissions are OPEN. Deadline is Wednesday, September 4 at 11:30PM ET. Pitch Perfect: KidLit Edition is back! If you have a draft of a picture book or a book for preteens or teens, and you’re not...

By Anita Ragunathan The developmental benefits of multilingualism for children are many and include improved problem-solving, multitasking, and creativity. Children’s publishers have tapped into this market with Dual Language books that encourage young children to read and learn the many languages spoken inside and outside of their households. This selection includes Dual Language picture books...

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...

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...

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...

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