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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...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the February FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: The Great Bear by David A. Robertson; Salma Writes a Book written by Danny Ramadan and illustrated by Ann Bron; and Asha's Mum written by Rosamund Elwin and Michele Paulse and illustrated by Dawn Lee. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

February FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book that has been challenged in Canadian schools

Feb 5, 2024

By Toni Duval In Canada, Freedom to Read Week is February 18-24 and this year it will celebrate its 40th anniversary “representing 40 years of dedication to freedom of expression, a fundamental right of all Canadians”. This month, the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) is highlighting texts that have been challenged in Canadian schools. For...

White rectangular graphic with a green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids December Challenge: A book that explores mental health. Titles are THE SPACE BETWEEN HERE AND NOW by Sarah Suk; A BUCKET OF STARS by Suri Rosen; and IN MY SKIN by Morgan Christie and illustrated by Martina Stuhlberger. At the bottom is a link, thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge23.

December FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book that explores mental health

Dec 1, 2023

By Emmy Nordstrom Higdon For the last month of 2023, we’ve decided to highlight books that explore mental health and illness. All of the books that we’ve decided to highlight are by Canadian authors who are from populations who have traditionally been underrepresented in traditional publishing. While the theme is more literal in some ways...

White rectangular graphic with a green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids November Challenge: A book featuring letters by an author from a marginalized community. Titles are LETTERS FROM JOHNNY by Wayne Ng; THE SECRET DIARY OF MONA HASAN by Salma Hussain; and YO SOY MUSLIMS by Mark Gonzalez, illustrated by Mehrdokht Amini. At the bottom is a link, thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge23.

November FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book featuring letters by an author from a marginalized community

Nov 2, 2023

By Ardo Omer This month we’re highlighting books featuring letters by an author from a marginalized community. In the three books we’ve chosen, there is quite the range on how letters are used. In Yo Soy Muslim, the entire picture book is a father’s letter to his daughter in which he encourages his child “to...

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Indigenous KidLit You Should Be Reading

Sep 12, 2023

September 30th marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and in honour of this day, we wanted to highlight children’s literature including picture books, middle grade and young adult titles by Indigenous Peoples. These titles have appeared on our 2023 Summer Reading List, were a FOLD Kids Book-of-the-Month pick and/or have participated in FOLD...

Green gradient square graphic with a bright pink booth with laptop on it along with other promotional items. Text reads: Calling All Lit Orgs! Be an Exhibitor at the 2023 FOLD Kids Book Fest. Deadline: September 15. At the bottom is the website thefoldcanada.org/exhibitors, and the FOLD Kids Book Fest logo.

Virtual Exhibitor Booth Applications are now open for FOLD Kids Book Fest 2023

Aug 1, 2023

REACH EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS ACROSS CANADA AND AROUND THE WORLD AS A VIRTUAL EXHIBITOR AT FOLD KIDS BOOK FEST. FOLD Kids Book Fest presents one-of-a-kind programming for children, youth, and adults by featuring stories that center a diverse group of Canadian kid-lit authors and illustrators through an innovative multimodal format. The 2023 festival will feature virtual,...

A graphic of a book opening with colours coming out. Text reads, "Pitch Perfect: KidLit Edition. Deadline September 4. *Picture Book, Middle Grade and Young Adult."

Pitch Perfect: KidLit Edition at FOLD Kids Book Fest 2023 (FAQs)

Jun 29, 2023

What do you do with a KidLit manuscript when you think it might be done? You PITCH IT. Submissions are now closed. Deadline was Monday, September 4 at 11:59PM ET. Submit here. Pitch Perfect: KidLit Edition is back! If you have a draft of a picture book or a book for preteens or teens,...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids June Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author. Titles are NOODIN’S PERFECT DAY by Ansley Simpson, illustrated by Rhael Mcgregor; ELLIE ENGLE SAVES HERSELF by Leah Johnson; and KINGS, QUEENS, AND IN-BETWEENS by Tanya Boteju.

June FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author

Jun 1, 2023

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re highlighting books that celebrate queer joy by BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Colour) authors for picture book, middle grade, and young adult readers. From a perfect day that’s been interrupted to the magic of drag kings and queens, these stories will help young readers celebrate queer joy. 1)...

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