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May FOLD 2025 Challenge: Book by a Brampton Author

Apr 30, 2025

By emmy nordstrom higdon As the birthplace of the FOLD, Brampton, also known as Flower City, boasts a thriving literary scene. It has a robust library system, stores like Brampton Books and Knowledge Bookstore, and even a creative writing group that has published their own anthology: Rhapsody Lane – A Selection of Works from Flower City...

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Brampton Writer in Residence Program

Dec 5, 2024

The FOLD is excited to partner with the Brampton Arts Organization (BAO) and the Brampton Library to present the inaugural Brampton Writer in Residence program. This eight-week residency will run from February 24 to April 25, 2025 and offer the successful applicant $3000 in funding as well as a free, dedicated workspace at the Brampton...

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The Knowing Read Along

Nov 22, 2024

FOLD Executive Director, Jael Richardson, to host author Tanya Talaga at the next Brampton Library Author Talk Series. On Wednesday, December 11 at 7:30pm at the Brampton Library Springdale Branch, Jael and Tanya will be talking about Tanya’s newest book, The Knowing. The Knowing is a riveting exploration of Tanya’s family’s story and a retelling...

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