The 2026 FOLD Kids Book Fest Activity Book is open for submissions!
After the success of last year, FOLD Kids Book Fest will once again publish an activity book for in-person attendees which means we’re once again looking for young authors ages 6 – 14 from across Canada to contribute their creative writing.
In 2026, we are pleased to accept submissions of poetry (any length) and short stories (up to 500 words) to the festival activity book. Your work will appear alongside fun colour pages and activities for kids. You can submit your work to us by filling out the 2026 FOLD Kids Book Fest Activity Book Submission Form.
Submissions will be considered until 11:00pm ET on June 30, 2026.
Have questions about submitting to the activity book? We have answers! See below for some Frequently Asked Questions about submitting your work.
2026 FOLD KIDS BOOK FEST ACTIVITY BOOK SUBMISSION FAQs
What is the FOLD Kids Book Fest Activity Book?
Every year, FOLD Kids Book Fest produces a festival activity book. In addition to activities like word searches and colouring pages, the festival activity book includes short stories and poetry from young writers across Canada. It’s distributed in print at the festival in Brampton.
Who can submit?
Youth ages 6 – 14 located in Canada.
What kinds of submissions are accepted in the festival activity book?
In 2026, we are looking for submissions of poetry and short stories. POETRY submissions can be any length, but shorter poems are encouraged. SHORT STORY submissions must be no longer than 500 words.
How do I submit something to the festival activity book?
Young writers can submit their work by filling out the 2026 FOLD Kids Book Fest Activity Book Submission Form.
How many pieces can I submit to the festival activity book?
You may submit a total of ONE poem or ONE short story in total. Please do not send us more than one poem or short story–additional submissions will not be read due to the volume of submissions received.
Can I submit a simultaneous submission to the festival activity book?
Yes. If your piece is accepted elsewhere, please notify us right away.
If my piece is accepted into the festival activity book, will I get compensated?
This year, submissions that are accepted into the festival program will receive a complimentary virtual pass to the 2026 FOLD Kids Book Fest (November 3 – 8, 2026) and a copy of the activity book.
What is the deadline for submissions?
Submissions to the 2026 FOLD Kids Book Fest activity book will be accepted until 11:00pm ET on June 30, 2026.
When will I know if my piece has been selected for publication in the festival activity book?
We will endeavour to contact all those who submitted to the festival activity book by early September.
I have a question that hasn’t been answered here. Can you help?
Certainly! Please direct any other questions regarding the festival activity book to the Kids Program Coordinator, Ardo Omer, at kids[@]thefoldcanada[.]org. Please put FOLD KIDS BOOK FEST ACTIVITY BOOK in the subject line.