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White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD June Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author. Titles are LOVE AFTER THE END: AN ANTHOLOGY OF TWO-SPIRIT AND INDIGIQUEER SPECULATIVE FICTION edited by Joshua Whitehead, THE FOGHORN ECHOES by Danny Ramadan, THE LOST CENTURY by Larissa Lai, and JADE IS A TWISTED GREEN by Tanya Turton.

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

Jun 1, 2023

By Lavanya Narasimhan Joy is a healer; it’s a connector; it’s as necessary to a person and community as food and water. Oftentimes, narratives for marginalized people focus on trauma or overcoming hardships. But joy is just as compelling of a storytelling element – the attaining of it, the celebration of it, the maintaining of...

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MEDIA RELEASE: The FOLD presents The Great Readception: A Literary Cabaret

May 5, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE May 5th 2023 THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY presents The Great Readception: A Literary Cabaret $189,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Supports the Growth of FOLD Kids Brampton, ON – The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) today welcomed attendees and authors to The Rose theatre for a special reception prior to one...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD May Challenge: Mystery or crime fiction by an Asian Canadian author. Titles are THE CONJOINED by Jen Sookfong Lee, YOUR LIFE IS MINE by Nathan Ripley, A GENTLEMAN’S MURDER by Christopher Huang, and THE UNQUIET DEAD by Ausma Zehanat Khan. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

May FOLD 2023 Challenge: A mystery or crime fiction by an Asian Canadian author

May 1, 2023

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, May’s reading prompt is mystery or crime fiction by an Asian Canadian author. Just a warning that these books touch on difficult topics such as murder, death, and complicated family relationships. 1) The Conjoined, by Jen Sookfong Lee (Available on Audible Canada) Social worker Jessica Campbell is only...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD April Challenge: A book of poetry from a small press. Titles are ANOTHER NIRVANA by Archna Sahni, YOUR THERAPIST SAYS IT’S MAGICAL THINKING by Sadie McCarney, THE PUNISHMENT by Joseph Dandurand, and YOU STILL LOOK THE SAME by Farzana Doctor. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

April FOLD 2023 Challenge: A book of poetry from a small press

Apr 1, 2023

1) Another Nirvana, by Archna Sahni These poems explore the meaning of home and belonging and a search for transcendence through love and art. They reflect on what it means to live between cultures and continents, question traditional female roles, ponder over the role of art in life. The poet’s search for home leads her...

Authors Announced for the 2023 Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)

Mar 23, 2023

THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY (FOLD) 2023 A celebration of diverse authors and storytellers April 30 to May 7 In-person appearances by Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Britta Badour, Jesmeen Kaur Deo, Cherie Dimaline, Ali Hassan, Catherine Hernandez, Jen Sookfong Lee, Suzette Mayr, Sheila Murray, Janika Oza, Casey Plett, Liselle Sambury, Dan K. Woo and more. Virtual appearances...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD February Challenge: Speculative fiction by a Black Canadian author. Titles areMANIFEST by Terese Mason Pierre, YUME by Sifton Tracey Anipare, BUTTER HONEY PIG BREAD by Francesca ekwuyasi, and SON OF THE STORM by Suyi Davies Okungbowa. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

February FOLD 2023 Challenge: Speculative fiction by a Black Canadian author

Feb 1, 2023

By Meg Wheeler Now that the longest month of the year is over (goodbye, January!), I’m excited to welcome February, and with it Black History Month. For February’s Reading Challenge, we’re focusing on speculative fiction written by Black Canadian authors. The selected titles for this month offer something for everyone: a poetry chapbook, the first...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids February Challenge: A speculative tale by a Black Canadian author. Titles are BLACK SUN by Kevin Nyeusi Mawazo, METATRON’S CHILDREN by Chu Ryan Spain,, illustrated by Sydney and THE POT OF WISDOM: ANANSE STORIES, by Adwoa Badoe, illustrated by Wague.

February FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A speculative tale by a Black Canadian author

Feb 1, 2023

By Toni Duval This month we are highlighting speculative tales written by Black Canadian authors. This is a broad category that may include science fiction, fantasy, horror, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic, or alternative history stories. We want to encompass stories that look to the future while also recognizing stories rooted in the African diaspora. With the...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids February Challenge: A speculative tale by a Black Canadian author. Titles are AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW by Zoulfa Katouh, NURA AND THE IMMORTAL PALACE by MT Khan and DEAR BLACK CHILD by Rahma Rodaah and Lydia Mba

January FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A debut book by a Muslim author

Jan 9, 2023

By Ardo Omer This is the first time the FOLD is doing a kids version of our annual reading challenge and we’re starting the year off with debut Muslim authors. We have suggestions for young adults, middle grade readers and the picture book fans. All of our recommended writers are also Canadians! Enjoy! 1)...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD January Challenge: A debut book b y a Muslim author. Titles are HER FIRST PALESTINIAN AND OTHER STORIES by Said Teebi, MY GRIEF, THE SUN by Sanna Wani, A SMALL HOMECOMING by Furqan Mohamed, and THE SHAYTAN BRIDE by Sumaiya Matin. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

January FOLD 2023 Challenge: A debut book by a Muslim author

Jan 3, 2023

By Amanda Leduc Welcome to the 2023 FOLD Challenge! This year, we’re starting our year off with debuts–debut books from Muslim authors, to be specific. The recommended reads for this month cover a wide range of genres from poetry and short fiction through to novels and non-fiction. We’ve even popped in some bonus content to...

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