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By Jael Richardson When we discover books for the first time, it’s often as a children – being read to by a teacher or parent or another adult. And while school often progresses young readers towards the written word, one of my favourite recent developments in the book world has been the growing popularity and...

Are you passionate about books? Want to be a part of one of Canada’s most exciting literary festivals? Join the FOLD Planning Team! The FOLD Planning Team is a group of volunteers who meet monthly throughout the year to make programming decisions about the May festival, the FOLD Kids Bookfest in the fall, and other...

The FOLD is looking for passionate, committed people to join its Board of Directors. If you love literature and are keen about ensuring and increasing the celebration of diverse authors and storytelling in Brampton and across Canada, consider joining our team today! The Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who meet monthly to...

What do you do with a manuscript when you think it might be done? You PITCH IT. If you have a draft of a children’s picture book (ages 0-8), or are working on a Middle Grade (ages 9-12) manuscript and you’re not sure whether it’s ready to go or what to do next, this year’s Pitch Perfect...

Do you have a passion for children’s literature? Love social media? The FOLD is looking for you! We are seeking a volunteer Children’s Social Media Coordinator to join the FOLD Planning Team. The FOLD Children’s Social Media Coordinator will participate in monthly FOLD Planning Meetings and be responsible for overseeing the FOLD Kids social media...

The FOLD is looking for passionate, committed people to join its Board of Directors. If you love literature and are keen about ensuring and increasing the celebration of diverse authors and storytelling in Brampton and across Canada, consider joining our team today! The Board of Directors is a group of volunteers who meet monthly to...

In 2019, the Festival of Literary Diversity will once again be hosting the Writer’s Hub information fair, where publishers and literary organizations can network with diverse authors who are looking to submit their work. The Writer’s Hub is FREE for writers and readers to attend and will take place on Sunday, May 5, from 12-3pm...

Every year, the FOLD releases a Festival Program that includes the festival schedule as well as articles and essays from diverse Canadian voices. In February 2019, the FOLD will open Program submissions to both non-fiction essays and poetry. The FOLD is looking for an Associate Program Editor to help curate written content for the 2019...

What do you do with a manuscript when you think it might be done? You PITCH IT. 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, this year’s Pitch Perfect at FOLD 2019 is an opportunity made just for you....