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Submit to the 2023 FOLD Kids Book Fest Program!

Apr 22, 2023

DEADLINE EXTENDED TO JULY 16 at 11:59PM ET The 2023 FOLD Kids Book Fest program is now open for submissions! Every year, FOLD Kids Book Fest publishes a unique festival program which includes the festival schedule and writing from young authors ages 6 – 14 across Canada. In 2023, we are pleased to accept submissions...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids April Challenge: A poem or book written in verse. Titles are SAY HER NAME by Zetta Elliott, TRAILBLAZERS: THE BLACK PIONEERS WHO HAVE SHAPED CANADA, and THIS IS HOW I KNOW, by Brittany Luby.

April FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A poem or a book written in verse

Apr 11, 2023

By Toni Duval This month we are highlighting books that are either a collection of poetry or stories written in verse. Poetry invites the author to explore large and complicated ideas in only a few words or lines. While these books may use a common format, they address a wide range of themes: history, resilience,...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD April Challenge: A book of poetry from a small press. Titles are ANOTHER NIRVANA by Archna Sahni, YOUR THERAPIST SAYS IT’S MAGICAL THINKING by Sadie McCarney, THE PUNISHMENT by Joseph Dandurand, and YOU STILL LOOK THE SAME by Farzana Doctor. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

April FOLD 2023 Challenge: A book of poetry from a small press

Apr 1, 2023

1) Another Nirvana, by Archna Sahni These poems explore the meaning of home and belonging and a search for transcendence through love and art. They reflect on what it means to live between cultures and continents, question traditional female roles, ponder over the role of art in life. The poet’s search for home leads her...

Authors Announced for the 2023 Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD)

Mar 23, 2023

THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY (FOLD) 2023 A celebration of diverse authors and storytellers April 30 to May 7 In-person appearances by Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Britta Badour, Jesmeen Kaur Deo, Cherie Dimaline, Ali Hassan, Catherine Hernandez, Jen Sookfong Lee, Suzette Mayr, Sheila Murray, Janika Oza, Casey Plett, Liselle Sambury, Dan K. Woo and more. Virtual appearances...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD March Challenge: A fiction or non-fiction book about an immigration journey. Titles are ALL THE SHINING PEOPLE by Kathy Friedman, HOTLINE by Dimitri Nasrallah, DANDELION by Jamie Chai Yun Liew, and NILA THE BLEEDING GARDEN by Laila Re. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

March FOLD 2023 Challenge: A fiction or non-fiction book about an immigration journey

Mar 1, 2023

By Alya Somar 2022 was a record breaking year for new permanent residents to Canada. Over 400,000 new permanent residents chose to make Canada their home. With so many Canadians, comes so many stories. Migration stories from all across the world are highlighted in this month’s FOLD challenge, fiction and nonfiction books about immigration journeys....

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids March Challenge: A speculative tale by a Black Canadian author. Titles are FINDING HOME by Jen Sookfong Lee and Drew Shannon, ZARA HOSSAIN IS HERE by Sabina Khan, and SADE: WE'RE MOVING TO CANADA by Yewande Daniel-Ayoade

March FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A fiction or non-fiction book about an immigration journey

Mar 1, 2023

By Toni Duval This month we are highlighting stories of immigration for children, middle grade readers and young adults. Our authors have made Canada their home in a variety of ways. They may have lived around the world before arriving here, are children of immigrants and/or chose to immigrate here as adults. They use storytelling...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD February Challenge: Speculative fiction by a Black Canadian author. Titles areMANIFEST by Terese Mason Pierre, YUME by Sifton Tracey Anipare, BUTTER HONEY PIG BREAD by Francesca ekwuyasi, and SON OF THE STORM by Suyi Davies Okungbowa. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

February FOLD 2023 Challenge: Speculative fiction by a Black Canadian author

Feb 1, 2023

By Meg Wheeler Now that the longest month of the year is over (goodbye, January!), I’m excited to welcome February, and with it Black History Month. For February’s Reading Challenge, we’re focusing on speculative fiction written by Black Canadian authors. The selected titles for this month offer something for everyone: a poetry chapbook, the first...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids February Challenge: A speculative tale by a Black Canadian author. Titles are BLACK SUN by Kevin Nyeusi Mawazo, METATRON’S CHILDREN by Chu Ryan Spain,, illustrated by Sydney and THE POT OF WISDOM: ANANSE STORIES, by Adwoa Badoe, illustrated by Wague.

February FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A speculative tale by a Black Canadian author

Feb 1, 2023

By Toni Duval This month we are highlighting speculative tales written by Black Canadian authors. This is a broad category that may include science fiction, fantasy, horror, apocalyptic and post-apocalyptic, or alternative history stories. We want to encompass stories that look to the future while also recognizing stories rooted in the African diaspora. With the...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids February Challenge: A speculative tale by a Black Canadian author. Titles are AS LONG AS THE LEMON TREES GROW by Zoulfa Katouh, NURA AND THE IMMORTAL PALACE by MT Khan and DEAR BLACK CHILD by Rahma Rodaah and Lydia Mba

January FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A debut book by a Muslim author

Jan 9, 2023

By Ardo Omer This is the first time the FOLD is doing a kids version of our annual reading challenge and we’re starting the year off with debut Muslim authors. We have suggestions for young adults, middle grade readers and the picture book fans. All of our recommended writers are also Canadians! Enjoy! 1)...

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