The Festival of Literary Diversity
School Groups
Festival events designed for students in grades 9-12
The Festival of Literary Diversity hosts school group events at Brampton’s Rose Theatre on the first days of the festival to introduce young readers and writers to a wide range of international storytellers.
Thursdays events are designed to be bundled; attend both events for $12 per student. Individual events cost is $8 per student, per event. Teachers are free.
To register, contact the Rose Theatre Box office at (905) 874 2800.
PANEL | WORDS WITHOUT BORDERS
Can books provide answers to life’s big problems – from world politics to personal triumphs and traumas? Authors from Canada, the USA, and Guyana discuss how books explore the way we see ourselves and the world around us. With books that tackle topics like school, boxing and travel in genres that cover everything from fantasy to fairytales and romance, students will hear excerpts from Lindsay Wong, Sheena Kamal, Sandhya Menon, and Imam Baksh and enjoy a powerful discussion.
PRESENTATION | THE SPOKEN WORD SHOWCASE
In this fifth annual Festival of Literary Diversity Spoken Word Showcase, Desiree Mckenizie, D’Scribe and Jamaal the Poet step to the mic and perform individual sets that tackle race, religion, mental health, identity, and politics in an event designed for young audiences
PANEL | TRANSLATION DUEL
French-to-English Language Translators Wayne Grady and Rhonda Mullins discuss their translations of an original work by Francophone author Edem Awumey in the ultimate battle of words. Audience members will receive a copy of the original work and the translations to following along in the ultimate duel of duels. Sponsored by the Governor General’s Award.
School Group events are ideally suited for students grade 9-12 due to mature themes and subject matter.
The Festival of Literary Diversity hosts school group events at Brampton’s Rose Theatre on the first days of the festival to introduce young readers and writers to a wide range of international storytellers.
On April 30, school groups can register to participate in two sessions, a panel discussion with Young Adult authors, followed by a spoken word showcase featuring amazing Canadian performers. The day includes a short break where students can enjoy lunch at a variety of downtown Brampton establishments.
On May 1, school groups will have the opportunity to participate in the first Translation Duel — where two French-English translators discuss and debate their translations of an original work.
School Group events are ideally suited for students grade 9-12 due to mature themes and subject matter.
To register for School Group events, contact the Rose Theatre Box Office directly at (905) 874 2800.