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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The FOLD Foundation, a charitable organization based in Brampton, Ontario, is hiring for the full-time position of PROGRAM COORDINATOR. Reporting to the Executive Director for the FOLD Foundation, the Program Coordinator will oversee the programming, planning and execution of all adult (16+) programming including the annual Festival of Literary Diversity and FOLD Academy as well […]
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 […]