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Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the August FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Friends by Geraldo Valério, Leon Levels Up by Paul Coccia; and Heavenly Tyrant by Xiran Jay Zhao. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

August FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A fantastical book by a queer Canadian author

Aug 1, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month we’re reading a fantastical book by a queer Canadian author. These titles will transport you to other worlds whether it’s saving a friend from inside a video game, being transformed into a mermaid in an aquatic adventure or fighting monsters in a giant robot suit in historical China. Written by...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the July FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Wallpaper by Thao Lam, Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas and Belle of the Ball by Mari Costa. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

July FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A comic by an author from a Marginalized Community

Jul 1, 2025

By Monika Trzeciakowski This month we’re reading a comic by an author from a marginalized community! Comics are one of my favourite formats for reading books and they have great benefits. Comics are a great format for reluctant readers, but they’re also great for any reader who wants to improve their visual literacy. Looking at...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the June FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: A Constellation of Minor Bears by Jen Ferguson; Maggie Lou, Firefox by Arnolda Dufour Bowes, Illustrated by Karlene Harvey; and Métis Like Me by Tasha Hilderman, Illustrated by Risa Hugo. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

June FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a Métis author

May 30, 2025

By Calyssa Erb June is National Indigenous History Month and on June 21, we celebrate National Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The Métis who reside within what is now known as Canada are one of the three distinct Indigenous communities highlighted during this month, along with the First Nations and Inuit peoples. From picture books about Métis...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the May FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Fighting Words by Leonarda Carranza and Erika Medina; The Mask That Sang by Susan Currie; and Hacking Heartbreak by Kevin heronJones. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

May FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a Brampton author

May 1, 2025

By Alya Somar The FOLD has called Brampton home since the first festival in 2016. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting local talent from the Brampton community. For May’s reading challenge, we encourage you to dive into the world of children’s literature, plucked right from “The Flower City”. Brampton has a rich...

Submit to the FOLD Kids Program. Deadline June 30. It features an image of a pencil that have things exploding out of it like a castle, a turtle, rocketship etc

Submit to the 2025 FOLD Kids Book Fest Program!

Apr 21, 2025

The 2025 FOLD Kids Book Fest program is now open for submissions! Every year, FOLD Kids Book Fest publishes a unique festival program which includes the festival schedule and writing from young authors ages 6 – 14 across Canada. In 2025, we are pleased to accept submissions of poetry (any length) and short stories (up to 500 words) to...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the April FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: How the Boogeyman Became a Poet by Tony Keith Jr.; Wings to Soar by Tina Athaide; and Black Boy, Black Boy by Angela Bowden and Ibeabuchi Ananaba. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

April FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book in verse by an author from a marginalized community

Apr 1, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re reading books written in verse by an author from a marginalized community. A book in verse is when a story uses poetry instead of traditional prose. The books we’ve chosen to recommend for this month use poetry to share powerful feelings and messages. In his YA memoir, How the...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the March FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution! by Joy Ellison and illustrated by Teshika Silver; Growing Up Trans: In Our Own Words edited by Dr. Lindsay Herriot and Kate Fry; and Identity: A Story of Transitioning by Corey Maison and illustrated by Ahmara Smith with Zuiker Anthony. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

March FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book inspired by a true story by a transgender author

Mar 1, 2025

By Toni Duval This month, we’re reading books that were inspired by true stories by transgendered authors. The true story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, two transgender women of colour who helped to kickstart the Stonewall Riots, is captured in the engaging picture book “Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!” by Joy Ellison...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the February FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Stars in My Crown by Antonio Michael Downing and illustrated by Richy Sánchez Ayala; We Are the Medicine by Tasha Spillett and illustrated by Natasha Donovan; and Where Was Goodbye? by Janice Lynn Mather. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

February FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a Caribbean Canadian author

Feb 1, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re reading a book by a Caribbean Canadian author! Antonio Michael Downing (Trinidadian), Tasha Spillett (Cree/Trinidadian) and Janice Lynn Mather (Bahamian) have titles that range in form and in topics. There are many islands in the Caribbean with a rich history of storytelling and many of its people have made...

Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the January FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Made in Korea by Sarah Suk; The Party Diaries: Top Secret Anniversary by Mitali Banerjee Ruths and Aaliya Jaleel; and Take Me to Lǎolao by Kelly Zhang and Evie Zhu. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

January FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by an Asian Canadian author about love

Jan 2, 2025

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re reading a book by an Asian Canadian author about love. Love can come in all forms. It can be the love for a grandparent like in the picture book, Take Me to Lǎolao. It can be celebrating your parents’ love for one another like in the chapter book, The...

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