Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage. 82 of the best things to do in Toronto in April 2026 (Streets of Toronto) April 1, 2026 Join Canada Reads author Loghan Paylor for a free webinar hosted by the FOLD Academy. It’s April, […]
BRAMPTON, ON | March 25, 2026 – The schedule for the 2026 Festival of Literary Diversity was announced today, with over 30 Canadian authors taking part from April 26 to May 3, including Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Sharon Bala, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Chantal Braganza, Farzana Doctor, Antonio Michael Downing, Joss Richard, David A. Robertson, Liann Zhang, and many […]
Welcome to FOLD in the News – the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage. Celebrate Canada Reads 2026 with a community event near you (CBC Books) March 5, 2026 Join Canada Reads author Loghan Paylor for a free webinar hosted by the FOLD Academy. Watch Canada Reads authors Billy-Ray Belcourt, Tyler […]
Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage. The FOLD Reading challenge returns for its 11th year (CBC North by Northwest) January 11, 2026 The Festival of Literacy Diversity returns for its 11th annual reading challenge. FOLD founder and executive director Jael Richardson […]
We are so looking forward to welcoming you to this year’s FOLD Kids Book Fest! You can participate in the Festival in the following ways: Individual Virtual Pass | $35 Individual virtual passes provide teachers with access to all virtual events and all the special features and resources available in the virtual clubhouse until December […]
BRAMPTON, ON | August 6, 2025 Jael Richardson, founder and Executive Director of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), is thrilled to announce a brand-new, limited-time-only fundraising initiative in partnership with award-winning author R.F. Kuang. Timed to celebrate the highly anticipated release of her upcoming novel, Katabasis, this exclusive FOLD x R.F. Kuang campaign will […]
We’re Hiring: Outreach and Communications Coordinator Deadline to Apply: June 27, 2025 at 12PM ET The FOLD Foundation is excited to announce a new full-time opportunity! We’re currently accepting applications for the role of Outreach and Communications Coordinator. Based in Brampton, Ontario, with flexible remote work options, this role is ideal for someone who’s passionate […]
Festival of Literary Diversity Celebrates $133,600 OTF grant from Ontario Government June 13, 2025 Brampton, ON – The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) today hosted a special virtual event to mark the 10th anniversary FOLD, and to celebrate a $133,600 Resilient Communities Fund grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). […]
Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage. Novelist R.F. Kuang visits The FOLD to talk about her exciting new novel Katabasis. (Young W) June 5, 2025 For one night only, on Monday, September 15, 2025 – The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) […]
The FOLD Presents: An Evening with R.F. Kuang BRAMPTON, ON | May 29, 2025 – Jael Richardson, founder and Executive Director of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), has announced a special September FOLD event happening at The Rose Theatre in Brampton on September 15 at 7:30 p.m.: An Evening with R.F. Kuang. Tickets are […]