FOLD News & Updates

BRAMPTON, ON | September 15, 2026  FOLD Reads: Zegaajimo Reading Challenge  FOLD is excited to launch its first-ever FOLD Reads Community Read, featuring Zegaajimo: Indigenous Horror Fiction. Presented in partnership with Kegedonce Press, the fall reading challenge invites readers to explore the anthology at their own pace while celebrating Indigenous authors, short fiction, and a shared reading experience. Participants...

Here is your first look at the festival poster designed by our 2026 Illustrator-in-Residence, Ruth Ohi!

Submit to the FOLD Kids Book Fest Activity Guide! FOLD Kids Book Fest is looking for young authors ages 6 – 14 from across Canada to contribute their creative writing to our annual activity book. We are pleased to accept submissions of poetry (any length) and short stories (up to 500 words). Youth...

Welcome to FOLD in the News! 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...

BRAMPTON, ON | March 25, 2026 – The schedule for the 2026 Festival of Literary Diversity was announced today, with over 30 Canadian authors taking part from April 26 to May 3, including Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Sharon Bala, Billy-Ray Belcourt, Chantal Braganza, Farzana Doctor, Antonio Michael Downing, Joss Richard, David A....

Welcome to FOLD in the News – the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage. Celebrate Canada Reads 2026 with a community event near you (CBC Books) March 5, 2026 Join Canada Reads author Loghan Paylor for a free webinar hosted by the FOLD Academy. Watch Canada...

Welcome to FOLD in the News! This is the monthly round up of the Festival of Literary Diversity’s media coverage. The FOLD Reading challenge returns for its 11th year (CBC North by Northwest) January 11, 2026 The Festival of Literacy Diversity returns for its 11th annual reading challenge. FOLD founder...

We are so looking forward to welcoming you to this year’s FOLD Kids Book Fest! You can participate in the Festival in the following ways: Individual Virtual Pass | $35 Individual virtual passes provide teachers with access to all virtual events and all the special features and resources available in...

BRAMPTON, ON | August 6, 2025 Jael Richardson, founder and Executive Director of the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), is thrilled to announce a brand-new, limited-time-only fundraising initiative in partnership with award-winning author R.F. Kuang. Timed to celebrate the highly anticipated release of her upcoming novel, Katabasis, this exclusive FOLD...