Speakers for the festivals are selected by the FOLD’s programming team and are revealed in the months before each festival. Past speakers at the FOLD Kids Book Fest include authors Buffy Sainte Marie, David A. Robertson, Johnnie Christmas, Debbie Ridpath Ohi, Ruth Ohi, and Kai Cheng Thom.
FOLD Kids Book Fest 2023 is pleased to welcome authors from across the country for our multi-modal festival — featuring live events virtually November 1-3 and in-person events November 3-5 in Brampton, Canada. Virtual events will be available to watch back on-demand with a virtual pass until December 5, 2023.