Our featured authors and speakers represent a range of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives that challenge and inspire.
Kick-off Community Day with FOLIO, the Monster Reader, and a magician!
Enjoy live music while marching in the opening parade.
Farida Zaman |
Julien Chung |
Sophia Robinson |
Suharu Ogawa
Enjoy a day of storytelling magic on our Storyteller Stage.
Basil Sylvester |
Kevin Sylvester
Escape the Library in a ghost-filled escape room inspired by the book, Spirit Service: Twice the Trouble.
In this drop-in workshop, participants will design their own spider web using string, popsicle sticks and beads!
Meet and interact with an exciting lineup of animals, from a striking Savannah cat to a curious bearded dragon.
Make a bookmark inspired by the beautiful techniques behind traditional Persian manuscripts.
Ruth Ohi
An art workshop.
Julien Chung
A creative writing and art workshop.
Sarena Nanua and Sasha Nanua
A creative writing workshop.
Patrick de Belen
A spoken word poetry workshop.
The Educator Guide includes pre- and post-activities that are designed to supplement virtual events and support the reading of texts in the classroom and at home. There are also connections to the Ontario curriculum as well as author profiles for each festival presenter.
