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The Festival of Literary Diversity 2024

Mar 20, 2024

THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY 2024 A celebration of diverse authors and storytellers April 28 to May 5 In-person appearances by Waubgeshig Rice, Louisa Onomé, Alicia Elliott, Balsam Karam, Leanne Toshiko Simpson, Jessica Johns, and more. Virtual appearances by Craig Shreve, Farzana Doctor, Téa Mutonji, and others. BRAMPTON, ON | March...

White rectangular graphic with orange border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD February Challenge: Young adult mystery by a racialized author. The titles are TENDER BEASTS by Liselle Sambury, FIREKEEPER'S DAUGHTER by Angeline Boulley, THE RED PALACE by June Hur, and QUEEN OF THE TILES by Hanna Alkaf.

March FOLD 2024 Challenge: Young adult mystery by a racialized author

Mar 1, 2024

By Natasha Shaikh This March we are showing our appreciation for the mystery genre—specifically young adult mystery books by Black and Indigenous authors and authors of colour. In recent years, the YA genre has produced many mystery bestsellers, usually revolving around dark crimes, and boarding on thrillers. Despite the mystery genre being so vast, it...

White rectangular graphic with orange border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD February Challenge: A book that has been challenged in Canadian schools. The titles are THE HATE U GIVE by Angie Thomas, GENDER QUEER by Maia Kobabe, ALL BOYS AREN'T BLUE by George M. Johnson, and MILK AND HONEY by Rupi Kaur.

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

Feb 1, 2024

By Monica Tang To celebrate Freedom to Read Week from February 18-24, 2024, this month’s challenge is to read a book that has been challenged in Canadian schools. These are a few of many books that Canadians and others have tried to remove from schools and libraries, deeming them offensive or inappropriate for certain audiences....

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the January FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Squire by Nadia Shammas, illustrated by Sara Alfageeh; We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition by Reem Kassis, illustrated by Noha Eilouti; and These Olive Trees by Aya Ghanameh. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

January FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book by a Palestinian author

Jan 4, 2024

By Ardo Omer At the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), we believe that reading is a critical skill and that reading diversely – across genres, forms, and cultures – fosters empathy and understanding. Each year, we try and think about ways to transform our own reading habits – to fill in gaps, and to spark...

White rectangular graphic with orange border, showcasing four of the eight book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD January Challenge: A book by a Palestinian author. Titles are THE PHILISTINE by Leila Marshy, SOMETHING MORE by Jackie Khalilieh, PALESTINE + 100 STORIES FROM A CENTURY AFTER THE NAKBA edited by Basma Ghalayini, and THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac.

January FOLD 2024 Challenge: A book by a Palestinian author

Jan 4, 2024

By Ardo Omer At the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), we believe that reading is a critical skill and that reading diversely – across genres, forms, and cultures – fosters empathy and understanding. Each year, we try and think about ways to transform our own reading habits – to fill in gaps, and to spark...

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Pitch Perfect at FOLD 2024: FAQs

Dec 15, 2023

What do you do with a manuscript when you think it might be done? You PITCH IT. Pitch Perfect is back! If you have a draft of a novel or creative nonfiction manuscript, and you’re not sure whether it’s ready to go or what to do next, Pitch Perfect at FOLD 2024 is the perfect opportunity...

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Submit to the 2024 FOLD Program!

Dec 15, 2023

Submissions to the 2024 FOLD Festival Program are now open! Every year, the FOLD publishes a unique Festival Program which includes the festival schedule and information and articles and essays from Canadian writers. Articles in the Program showcase a wide variety of styles, approaches, and diverse lived experience. In 2024, we are pleased to announce...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD December Challenge: A book by an author who identifies as Mad or who writes about mental health. Titles are HELLO I WANT TO DIE PLEASE FIX ME by Anna Mehler Paperny, WHERE THE SILVER RIVER ENDS by Anna Quon, THE GHOST GARDEN by Susan Doherty, and THE WOO WOO by Lindsay Wong.

December FOLD 2023 Challenge: A book by an author who identifies as Mad or who writes about mental health

Dec 1, 2023

By Ramona Porter December has arrived, heralding a season of jubilation for some and an added burden of mental strain for others. Recognizing this duality, our reading challenge for this month is a fitting tribute to authors who identify as MAD or writes about mental health. While commendable strides have been made in fostering open...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD November Challenge: An epistolary title by an author from a marginalized community. Titles are I’VE BEEN MEANING TO TELL YOU by David Chariandy; THIS IS HOW YOU LOSE THE TIME WAR by Amal El-Mohtar and Max Gladstone; ORDINARY NOTES by Christina Sharpe; and LETTERS TO AMELIA by Lindsay Zier-Vogel.

November FOLD 2023 Challenge: An epistolary title by an author from a marginalized community

Nov 1, 2023

By Monica Nathan For November’s reading challenge, we’re recommending books by authors from marginalized communities who utilize the epistolary format; work primarily composed of written correspondence or diary-type entries. This unique style provides an intimate and revealing perspective into a character’s thoughts and emotions while also offering profound insight on the relationship dynamics between writer...

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