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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)...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids April Challenge: A mystery by an Asian Canadian author. Titles are IT FELL FROM THE SKY by The Fan Brothers, HAUNTED HOSPITAL by Marty Chan, and THE FOREST OF STOLEN GIRLS, by June Hur.

May FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A mystery by an Asian Canadian author

May 1, 2023

By Calyssa Erb This month, we’re highlighting mystery stories by Asian Canadian authors for picture book, middle grade, and young adult readers. From a strange object falling from the sky to historical mystery and futuristic adventures, these stories will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. 1) It Fell From the Sky, by...

Submit to the FOLD Kids Program. Deadline Extension July 16. It features an image of a pencil that have things exploding out of it like a castle, a turtle, rocketship etc

Submit to the 2023 FOLD Kids Book Fest Program!

Apr 22, 2023

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 16 at 11:59PM ET The 2023 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 2023, we are pleased to accept submissions...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids April Challenge: A poem or book written in verse. Titles are SAY HER NAME by Zetta Elliott, TRAILBLAZERS: THE BLACK PIONEERS WHO HAVE SHAPED CANADA, and THIS IS HOW I KNOW, by Brittany Luby.

April FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A poem or a book written in verse

Apr 11, 2023

By Toni Duval This month we are highlighting books that are either a collection of poetry or stories written in verse. Poetry invites the author to explore large and complicated ideas in only a few words or lines. While these books may use a common format, they address a wide range of themes: history, resilience,...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD March Challenge: A fiction or non-fiction book about an immigration journey. Titles are ALL THE SHINING PEOPLE by Kathy Friedman, HOTLINE by Dimitri Nasrallah, DANDELION by Jamie Chai Yun Liew, and NILA THE BLEEDING GARDEN by Laila Re. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

March FOLD 2023 Challenge: A fiction or non-fiction book about an immigration journey

Mar 1, 2023

By Alya Somar 2022 was a record breaking year for new permanent residents to Canada. Over 400,000 new permanent residents chose to make Canada their home. With so many Canadians, comes so many stories. Migration stories from all across the world are highlighted in this month’s FOLD challenge, fiction and nonfiction books about immigration journeys....

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