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Rectangular graphic with green border showcasing the book covers for the titles chosen for the May FOLD Kids Challenge. The titles are: Fighting Words by Leonarda Carranza and Erika Medina; The Mask That Sang by Susan Currie; and Hacking Heartbreak by Kevin heronJones. Below the text is the website: thefoldcanada.org/kidschallenge25.

May FOLD Kids 2025 Challenge: A book by a Brampton author

May 1, 2025

By Alya Somar The FOLD has called Brampton home since the first festival in 2016. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of highlighting local talent from the Brampton community. For May’s reading challenge, we encourage you to dive into the world of children’s literature, plucked right from “The Flower City”. Brampton has a rich...

White rectangular graphic with orange border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD May Challenge: A historical fiction book by a South Asian author. The titles are THE PERFUMIST OF PARIS by Alka Joshi, THE MISTRESS OF BHATIA HOUSE by Sujata Massey, BURNT SHADOWS by Kamila Shamsie, and THE EVER AFTER OF ASHWIN RAO by Padma Viswanathan.

May FOLD 2024 Challenge: Historical fiction by a South Asian author

May 1, 2024

By Aaisha Islam This picks for this month’s FOLD Reading Challenge, which is to read historical fiction by a South Asian author, are nearly all contemporary history; based mostly in the 1940s. During that time the Independence Movement was gaining strength in the Indian sub-continent, that large landmass south of the Himalayan mountain range, jutting...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids June Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author. Titles are NOODIN’S PERFECT DAY by Ansley Simpson, illustrated by Rhael Mcgregor; ELLIE ENGLE SAVES HERSELF by Leah Johnson; and KINGS, QUEENS, AND IN-BETWEENS by Tanya Boteju.

June FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A book that celebrates queer joy by a BIPOC author

Jun 1, 2023

By Ardo Omer This month, we’re highlighting books that celebrate queer joy by BIPOC (Black Indigenous and People of Colour) authors for picture book, middle grade, and young adult readers. From a perfect day that’s been interrupted to the magic of drag kings and queens, these stories will help young readers celebrate queer joy. 1)...

White rectangular graphic with a dark green border, showcasing three book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD Kids April Challenge: A mystery by an Asian Canadian author. Titles are IT FELL FROM THE SKY by The Fan Brothers, HAUNTED HOSPITAL by Marty Chan, and THE FOREST OF STOLEN GIRLS, by June Hur.

May FOLD Kids 2023 Challenge: A mystery by an Asian Canadian author

May 1, 2023

By Calyssa Erb This month, we’re highlighting mystery stories by Asian Canadian authors for picture book, middle grade, and young adult readers. From a strange object falling from the sky to historical mystery and futuristic adventures, these stories will keep young readers on the edge of their seats. 1) It Fell From the Sky, by...

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD May Challenge: Mystery or crime fiction by an Asian Canadian author. Titles are THE CONJOINED by Jen Sookfong Lee, YOUR LIFE IS MINE by Nathan Ripley, A GENTLEMAN’S MURDER by Christopher Huang, and THE UNQUIET DEAD by Ausma Zehanat Khan. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

May FOLD 2023 Challenge: A mystery or crime fiction by an Asian Canadian author

May 1, 2023

In honour of Asian Heritage Month, May’s reading prompt is mystery or crime fiction by an Asian Canadian author. Just a warning that these books touch on difficult topics such as murder, death, and complicated family relationships. 1) The Conjoined, by Jen Sookfong Lee (Available on Audible Canada) Social worker Jessica Campbell is only...

White rectangular graphic with a dark pink border, showcasing Four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD May Challenge: A recently released young adult novel by a BIPOC author. Titles are TAHIRA IN BLOOM by Farah Heron, IRON WIDOW by Xiran Jay Zhao, WRONG SIDE OF THE COURT by H.N. Khan, and SUMMER OF BITTER AND SWEET by Jen Ferguson. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2022

May FOLD 2022 Challenge: A recently released Young Adult novel by a BIPOC author

May 1, 2022

By Fiona Ross Young Adult novels, affectionately referred to as YA, are aimed at the 12-17 age group and will usually have protagonists of a similar age. They can be any of the genres included adult writing and can offer many similar themes and conflicts, but tend to be explored in a different way. One...

Four titles chosen for the FOLD May Challenge: A Work of historical fiction by a writer of colour. For full list of titles and suggestions, please visit www.thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2021

May FOLD Challenge: A work of historical fiction by a writer of colour

May 1, 2021

By Fiona Ross My first memory of loving historical fiction was when I was a child in Scotland, a book written by a Canadian author. I LOVED L.M. Montgomery’s Anne of Green Gables with a passion. I read the whole series in weeks and was furious when my parents announced that we were moving to...

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