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Updates on events, submissions, volunteer opportunities, and the monthly FOLD Challenge.

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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 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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