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Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the January FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Squire by Nadia Shammas, illustrated by Sara Alfageeh; We Are Palestinian: A Celebration of Culture and Tradition by Reem Kassis, illustrated by Noha Eilouti; and These Olive Trees by Aya Ghanameh. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge24.

January FOLD Kids 2024 Challenge: A book by a Palestinian author

Jan 4, 2024

By Ardo Omer At the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), we believe that reading is a critical skill and that reading diversely – across genres, forms, and cultures – fosters empathy and understanding. Each year, we try and think about ways to transform our own reading habits – to fill in gaps, and to spark...

White rectangular graphic with orange border, showcasing four of the eight book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD January Challenge: A book by a Palestinian author. Titles are THE PHILISTINE by Leila Marshy, SOMETHING MORE by Jackie Khalilieh, PALESTINE + 100 STORIES FROM A CENTURY AFTER THE NAKBA edited by Basma Ghalayini, and THE OTHER SIDE OF THE WALL by Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac.

January FOLD 2024 Challenge: A book by a Palestinian author

Jan 4, 2024

By Ardo Omer At the Festival of Literary Diversity (FOLD), we believe that reading is a critical skill and that reading diversely – across genres, forms, and cultures – fosters empathy and understanding. Each year, we try and think about ways to transform our own reading habits – to fill in gaps, and to spark...

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)...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD January Challenge: A debut book b y a Muslim author. Titles are HER FIRST PALESTINIAN AND OTHER STORIES by Said Teebi, MY GRIEF, THE SUN by Sanna Wani, A SMALL HOMECOMING by Furqan Mohamed, and THE SHAYTAN BRIDE by Sumaiya Matin. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

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

Jan 3, 2023

By Amanda Leduc Welcome to the 2023 FOLD Challenge! This year, we’re starting our year off with debuts–debut books from Muslim authors, to be specific. The recommended reads for this month cover a wide range of genres from poetry and short fiction through to novels and non-fiction. We’ve even popped in some bonus content to...

Four titles chosen for the 2021 FOLD Reading Challenge. For full list, please visit thefoldcanada.org/ReadingChallenge2021

FOLD Challenge 2021 | 1. A short story collection by an author from a marginalized community

Jan 5, 2021

By Kristen Johnston From personal experience, I find that short story collections are often overlooked when compared to lengthier works of fiction. People have told me that they believe short stories are for people with shorter attention spans, or people who don’t care to get to really know a character. But, I would highly disagree....

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