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This is the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage.
82 of the best things to do in Toronto in April 2026 (Streets of Toronto)
April 1, 2026
Join Canada Reads author Loghan Paylor for a free webinar hosted by the FOLD Academy.
It’s April, and it’s officially spring in Toronto! While the weather is still a bit unpredictable, rain is coming and so are the flowers — and with it, some of the best events and culture the city has to offer. Here are the most important dates, events and festivals that everyone in Toronto needs to know for April.
The Festival of Literary Diversity Returns to Downtown Brampton This April (efosa)
April 8, 2026
The Festival of Literary Diversity returns from April 26th to May 3rd, bringing together readers and some of Canada’s most exciting authors and storytellers for a week of conversations, community, and literary discovery. The festival will run virtually from April 26th to 29th, then transition to in-person events from April 30th to May 3rd in Downtown Brampton.
The Festival of Literary Diversity Returns to Downtown Brampton This April Brampton Book Week: Where stories, voices come to life (eawaz)
April 12, 2026
The City invites residents and visitors to take part in the second annual Brampton Book Week, running from April 21 to May 3, 2026. This city-wide celebration brings literacy and storytelling to life through engaging events and experiences across the city.
Toronto Best Bets: April 21-27 — Hot Docs, EcoFair, Festival of Literary Diversity & MORE (She Does The City)
April 20, 2026
Readers and writers can connect with an incredible range of 30+ Canadian storytellers at the FOLD, a week-long festival that champions underrepresented authors and celebrates the transformative power of stories.
Canada Reads debrief panel among the events featured at 2026 Festival of Literary Diversity (CBC Books)
April 22, 2026
Canada Reads may have wrapped up for the year, but that doesn’t mean the conversation around the shortlisted books is over.
A panel featuring four out of the five authors, Joss Richard, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Tyler Hellard and Loghan Paylor, is among the events taking place at the 2026 Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD).
Brampton celebrating Book Week and Festival of Literary Diversity (Brampton Guardian)
April 23, 2026
The annual Festival of Literary Diversity returns to Brampton for its 11th year April 26 to May 3.
Meanwhile, the city, in partnership with local and cultural organizations, is celebrating diverse authors and storytellers April 21 to May 3.
The Festival of Literary Diversity Presents The Great Readception (ludwigvan Toronto)
April 27, 2026
The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) showcases the work of a diverse array of authors and storytellers. It takes place in Brampton at The Rose Theatre, and offers events for children and adults that look to engage, inspire, and empower.
“Making Systems Stronger Is Easy. Tearing Them Down Is So Hard.” — Jael Richardson on Gutter Child, Indie Publishing & The FOLD (The Book Hook)
April 24, 2026
What happens when you build a world designed for failure — and then realize you can’t write your way out of it?
Literary events aplenty for FOLD and Book Week in Brampton (In Brampton)
April 26, 2026
Brampton book lovers can hear from authors, learn about comic book creation and much during Book Week and the Festival of Literary Diversity.
Weekend Best Bets (CP24)
April 30, 2026
CP24’s Weekend Best Bets showcases events and activities across the GTHA that you need to check out.
Lindo Forbes brings “The Inscrutable Mr. Yang” to The FOLD (Sesaya Arts)
April 30, 2026
For Lindo Forbes, the slow-burn romance of The Inscrutable Mr. Yang is the outgrowth of a practice of creating connection that extends far beyond the page.
The FOLD Admin