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White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD August Challenge: A book that explores the justice system by an author with lived experience. Titles are HARVESTING FREEDOM by Gabriel Allahdua, MY ROAD FROM DAMASCUS by Jamal Saeed, FIVE LITTLE INDIANS by Michelle Good, and SOLITARY by Albert Woodfox.

August FOLD 2023 Challenge: A book that explores the justice system by an author with lived experience

Aug 1, 2023

By Anita Ragunathan It is widely acknowledged that experiences with the in/justice system are not equal. As a system built on colonial and class violence and for the protection of property, people on the margins of society who come into contact with the in/justice system are often victims of unspeakable brutality. In these harrowing accounts,...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids August Challenge: A book that explores the justice system or an act of injustice. Titles are COME HOME SAFE by Brian Buckmire; FATYY LEGS by Christy Jordan-Fenton and Margaret-Olemaun Pokiak-Fenton, illustrated by Liz Amini-Holmes; and WHEN MY DAD COMES HOME… by Cory Crosby, illustrated by Candice Malveaux. At the bottom is a link, thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge23.

August FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book that explores the justice system by an author with lived experience

Aug 1, 2023

By Anita Ragunathan While we want to protect children from experiencing injustice, they are observant to the injustices faced by the adults in their lives or can encounter it themselves at a young age. The following books tackle the topic of injustice head-on and make for great conversation starters. 1) When My Dad Comes...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD July Challenge: A book by a Black author from the East Coast. Titles are HOLD MY GIRL by Charlene Carr, ABOLITIONIST INTIMACIES by El Jones, SOCIAL OBLIVION RAISED BLACK IN CANADA by Thandiwe McCarthy, and UNSPOKEN TRUTH by Angela Bowden.

July FOLD 2023 Challenge: A book by a Black author from the East Coast

Jul 24, 2023

By Alexandra Yeboah This month as we pave the way for the observance of Emancipation Day in Canada, we’ve selected books from Black Atlantic Canadian authors that center the experiences of Black individuals all over the African Diaspora. These individual and collective narratives touch on themes relating to racial identity, motherhood, prison justice, family and...

July FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book by a Black author from the East Coast

Jul 24, 2023

By Monika Trzeciakowski This month we’re highlighting stories by Black authors from the Canadian East Coast for picture book, middle grade, and young adult readers. From a beach day filled with wonder to learning about Black Atlantic Canadian history, these books will showcase the talent of our East Coast authors. 1) The Summer Between Us by...

The FOLD Welcomes New Staff

Jul 10, 2023

The FOLD is pleased to welcome two new staff members. Please join us in welcoming Samantha Clarke and Jonisha Lewinson! We would also like to announce that Amanda Leduc, our Communications and Development Coordinator, will be taking a leave of absence from the FOLD from July 2023 – August 2024 to dedicate some time to...

A graphic of a book opening with colours coming out. Text reads, "Pitch Perfect: KidLit Edition. Deadline September 4. *Picture Book, Middle Grade and Young Adult."

Pitch Perfect: KidLit Edition at FOLD Kids Book Fest 2023 (FAQs)

Jun 29, 2023

What do you do with a KidLit manuscript when you think it might be done? You PITCH IT. Submissions are now closed. Deadline was Monday, September 4 at 11:59PM ET. Submit here. Pitch Perfect: KidLit Edition is back! If you have a draft of a picture book or a book for preteens or teens,...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids June Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author. Titles are NOODIN’S PERFECT DAY by Ansley Simpson, illustrated by Rhael Mcgregor; ELLIE ENGLE SAVES HERSELF by Leah Johnson; and KINGS, QUEENS, AND IN-BETWEENS by Tanya Boteju.

June FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author

Jun 1, 2023

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re highlighting books that celebrate queer joy by BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Colour) authors for picture book, middle grade, and young adult readers. From a perfect day that’s been interrupted to the magic of drag kings and queens, these stories will help young readers celebrate queer joy. 1)...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD June Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author. Titles are LOVE AFTER THE END: AN ANTHOLOGY OF TWO-SPIRIT AND INDIGIQUEER SPECULATIVE FICTION edited by Joshua Whitehead, THE FOGHORN ECHOES by Danny Ramadan, THE LOST CENTURY by Larissa Lai, and JADE IS A TWISTED GREEN by Tanya Turton.

June FOLD 2023 Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author

Jun 1, 2023

By Lavanya Narasimhan Joy is a healer; it’s a connector; it’s as necessary to a person and community as food and water. Oftentimes, narratives for marginalized people focus on trauma or overcoming hardships. But joy is just as compelling of a storytelling element – the attaining of it, the celebration of it, the maintaining of...

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MEDIA RELEASE: The FOLD presents The Great Readception: A Literary Cabaret

May 5, 2023

MEDIA RELEASE May 5th 2023 THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY presents The Great Readception: A Literary Cabaret $189,000 Ontario Trillium Foundation Grow Grant Supports the Growth of FOLD Kids Brampton, ON – The Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD) today welcomed attendees and authors to The Rose theatre for a special reception prior to one...

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