25+
Canadian Authors
32
Sessions
10,000+
Attendees
30+
Featured Books
FOLD Kids Book Fest is an annual celebration of books, stories, and creativity for young readers, educators, and families. The festival features diverse Canadian authors, illustrators, and storytellers through virtual programming designed for educators to share in classrooms across Canada, alongside a vibrant in-person weekend in Brampton.
Together, these experiences inspire a love of reading, spark imagination, and connect young people with stories that reflect a wide range of cultures, communities, and perspectives.
Join live and on-demand events from any classroom. Discover new books, authors and ideas.
Access free community events in Brampton featuring workshops, storytimes, a book fair and more.
Introduce students to in-person school group programming that is engaging and interactive.
Ruth Ohi is an illustrator of over 60 children’s books, 23 of which she is also the author. Her books have been published in many countries and shortlisted for numerous awards. She was inducted into the Brampton Arts Walk of Fame this year and is now the 2026 Illustrator-in-Residence at FOLD Kids Book Fest. Her illustration can be found all over festival materials like the poster!
Patrick de Belen |
Martin Gomes |
Samantha Lu |
Nathan Nicholas
Join us and experience the thrill of spoken word at a Poetry Slam!
Registration for FOLD Kids Book Fest 2026 opens October 1st. Stay tuned for the author and event reveals.
