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February FOLD 2025 Challenge: Literary Fiction by a Caribbean Canadian Author

Feb 1, 2025

By Alya Somar Caribbean Canadian literary fiction has been present for many years in the CanLit scene. As immigration policies have shifted and changed over the decades, so has the work being produced by authors in Canada. Writers that have either come from the West Indies, or have heritage there, have used their lived experiences...

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FOLD in the News: January 2025

Jan 30, 2025

Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage. FOLD director Jael Richardson on a decade at the helm (Quill & Quire) January 29, 2025 As founder and executive director of the Festival of Literary Diversity, Jael Richardson has had to oversee a lot...

10th Anniversary FOLD Book Lover's BOX. Includes, exclusive t-shirt, candle, romance novel, mystery bonus book, tote bag, notebook, pencil, and other book swag. Only $79 + shipping. Value totaling over $100. Image of black t-shirt with text "Celebrating diverse authors & stories" and white box with text "The Festival of Literary Diversity." Circle that reads "Limited Quantity."

FOLD Book Lover’s Box

Jan 28, 2025

To celebrate the FOLD’s 10th anniversary, we’re excited to announce our special edition FOLD Book Lover’s Box! Featuring exclusive items you won’t be able to get anywhere else, like the “Celebrating Diverse Authors & Stories” t-shirt and a FOLD candle. Plus two books, a tote bag, a notebook, and plenty of other book swag, totaling...

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Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie Read-Along

Jan 6, 2025

To coincide with the January Reading Challenge, the FOLD is hosting a read-along of Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie by Jackie Lau. Read along with us using the below suggested reading schedule, then hop over to Storygraph to chat about the book with other readers. Join the Love, Lies, and Cherry Pie read-along...

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2025 FOLD Reading Challenge

Jan 1, 2025

Happy New Years, Book Lovers! We’re so excited to share this year’s 2025 FOLD Reading Challenge! In keeping with our 2025 Festival of Literary Diversity 10th anniversary theme “A Decade of Change”, this year’s challenge is inspired by the 12 books that shaped the way we read. Visit the FOLD Reading Challenge page to...

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Pitch Perfect 2025 is Now Open!

Dec 18, 2024

Pitch Perfect is back! So you’ve just finished an adult fiction or non-fiction manuscript. Congratulations! What do you do now? Pitch Perfect at FOLD 2025 is the perfect opportunity to get feedback, advice, and direction. Pitch Perfect gives aspiring authors like you the opportunity to meet with an agent or editor and receive feedback on...

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Brampton Writer in Residence Program

Dec 5, 2024

The FOLD is excited to partner with the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and the Brampton Library to present the inaugural Brampton Writer in Residence program. This eight-week residency will run from February 24 to April 25, 2025 and offer the successful applicant $3000 in funding as well as a free, dedicated workspace at the Brampton...

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The Knowing Read Along

Nov 22, 2024

FOLD Executive Director, Jael Richardson, to host author Tanya Talaga at the next Brampton Library Author Talk Series. On Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30pm at the Brampton Library Springdale Branch, Jael and Tanya will be talking about Tanya’s newest book, The Knowing. The Knowing is a riveting exploration of Tanya’s family’s story and a retelling...

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A Decade of Change

Nov 20, 2024

INTO THE FOLD – A Books and Lit Fest Podcast – with Jael Richardson and Hudson Lin Launches this month in advance of the 10th Anniversary Festival of Literary Diversity BRAMPTON, ON | November 20, 2024 – Jael Richardson, founder and Executive Director of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), Canada’s first festival dedicated...

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