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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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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...

The Festival of Literary Diversity. April 27-May 4, 2025. On the right is the 10th anniversary logo.

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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We’re Hiring a Program Coordinator!

Jun 20, 2024

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...

Rectangular light orange graphic with black text that reads: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 28 - May 5, 2024. White text beneath this reads April 28 - May 1 VIRTUAL, May 2 - 5 IN-PERSON BRAMPTON. Surrounding the text are illustrated characters of various ethnicities and disabilities, all of them reading books in various formats. At the bottom of the graphic is a website, thefoldcanada.org.

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...

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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...

Green gradient square graphic with a bright pink booth with laptop on it along with other promotional items. Text reads: Calling All Lit Orgs! Be an Exhibitor at the 2023 FOLD Kids Book Fest. Deadline: September 15. At the bottom is the website thefoldcanada.org/exhibitors, and the FOLD Kids Book Fest logo.

Virtual Exhibitor Booth Applications are now open for FOLD Kids Book Fest 2023

Aug 1, 2023

REACH EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS ACROSS CANADA AND AROUND THE WORLD AS A VIRTUAL EXHIBITOR AT FOLD KIDS BOOK FEST. FOLD Kids Book Fest presents one-of-a-kind programming for children, youth, and adults by featuring stories that center a diverse group of Canadian kid-lit authors and illustrators through an innovative multimodal format. The 2023 festival will feature virtual,...

The FOLD Welcomes New Staff

Jul 10, 2023

The FOLD is pleased to welcome two new staff members. Please join us in welcoming Samantha Clarke and Jonisha Lewinson! We would also like to announce that Amanda Leduc, our Communications and Development Coordinator, will be taking a leave of absence from the FOLD from July 2023 – August 2024 to dedicate some time to...

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