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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 purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD March Challenge: A fiction or non-fiction book about an immigration journey. Titles are ALL THE SHINING PEOPLE by Kathy Friedman, HOTLINE by Dimitri Nasrallah, DANDELION by Jamie Chai Yun Liew, and NILA THE BLEEDING GARDEN by Laila Re. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

2023 FOLD Challenge — March

Mar 1, 2023

White rectangular graphic with a dark purple border, showcasing four book covers for the titles chosen for the FOLD February Challenge: Speculative fiction by a Black Canadian author. Titles areMANIFEST by Terese Mason Pierre, YUME by Sifton Tracey Anipare, BUTTER HONEY PIG BREAD by Francesca ekwuyasi, and SON OF THE STORM by Suyi Davies Okungbowa. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023

2023 FOLD Challenge — February

Feb 1, 2023

[Image description: White rectangular graphic with a dark green border and line illustrations of people of various ethnicities and disabilities reading in various poses. Graphic lists twelve monthly reading challenges chosen for the FOLD 2023 Kids Challenge. For full list, visit thefoldcanada.org/readingchallenge2023.]

The FOLD Kids Challenge

Jan 9, 2023

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

2023 FOLD Challenge — January

Jan 3, 2023

The FOLD Challenge

Jan 1, 2021

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Next up at #Fold2023: @TaliaHibbert! She is a NYT bestselling romance author who wrote HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS AND UNFAIRLY CUTE, available now with @PenguinRandomCA. Join us virtually (April 30 - May 3) and in-person (May 4 - 7) in downtown Brampton. Registration is now open!

[Image description: Square graphic with a black border on the top and bottom showcasing author Talia Hibbert next to the cover art for her book HIGHLY SUSPICIOUS AND UNFAIRLY CUTE. At the bottom of the graphic is a black bar with white text: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 30 - May 7. Registration opens March 23 at thefoldcanada.org. April 30 - May 3 Virtual, May 4 - 7 In-Person Brampton.]

So happy to welcome @elamin to #Fold2023 this year! He is the host of CBC's Commotion and author of the bestseller SON OF ELSEWHERE, published with @penguinrandomca. Join us virtually (April 30 - May 3) & in-person (May 4 - 7) in Brampton. Registration is now open!

[Image description: Square graphic with a black border on the top and bottom showcasing author Elamin Abdelmahmoud next to the cover art for his book SON OF ELSEWHERE. At the bottom of the graphic is a black bar with white text: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 30 - May 7. Registration opens March 23 at thefoldcanada.org. April 30 - May 3 Virtual, May 4 - 7 In-Person Brampton.]

Save all of your favourite #FOLD2023 events into your calendar so you don’t miss a thing.

#virtualfestival #livelitevents #booksevents

We are thrilled to welcome @cherie.dimaline to #Fold2023 this year! She is a bestselling author who wrote VENCO, her most recent novel published by @penguinrandomca. Join us virtually (April 30 - May 3) & in-person (May 4 - 7) in Brampton. Registration is now open!

[Image description: Square graphic with a black border on the top and bottom showcasing author Cherie Dimaline next to the cover art for her book VENCO. At the bottom of the graphic is a black bar with white text: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 30 - May 7. Registration opens March 23 at thefoldcanada.org. April 30 - May 3 Virtual, May 4 - 7 In-Person Brampton.]

The next author at #Fold2023 is @lindsay_ruck! She is an editor and the author of AMAZING BLACK ATLANTIC CANADIANS, available now with @nimbuspub. Join us virtually (April 30 - May 3) & in-person (May 4 - 7) in downtown Brampton. Registration is now open!

[Image description: Square graphic with a black border on the top and bottom showcasing author Lindsay Ruck next to the cover art for her book AMAZING BLACK ATLANTIC CANADIANS. At the bottom of the graphic is a black bar with white text: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 30 - May 7. Registration opens March 23 at thefoldcanada.org. April 30 - May 3 Virtual, May 4 - 7 In-Person Brampton.]

So happy to welcome Gavin Russell to #Fold2023 this year! Gavin is a local spoken-word poet. Join us virtually (April 30 - May 3) & in-person (May 4 - 7) in Brampton. Registration is now open!

[Image description: Square graphic with a black border on the top and bottom showcasing spoken word poet Gavin Russell. At the bottom of the graphic is a black bar with white text: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 30 - May 7. Registration opens March 23 at thefoldcanada.org. April 30 - May 3 Virtual, May 4 - 7 In-Person Brampton.]

FOLD Poetry Coordinator @thevibeiswild hosts a new series for National Poetry Month. Starting tomorrow, she’ll interview poets appearing at the festival weekly to discuss their craft and their process. Tune in live at 12:45pm EDT.

#PoetrySeries #IGLive #NationalPoetryMonth #Poetry #Poets

[On the left, a white woman with brown hair and wearing a black blazer. On the right, a Black woman with brown skin, her hair closely shaven, wearing a black top. The images are tinted yellow and there is white text at the bottom.

Text: The poetry chat with the Wild Woman. Join the Wild Woman as she chats live with fellow poets in honour of National Poetry Month. The chats will take place every Saturday, beginning March 25 and ending April 29. Upcoming - March 25 at 12:45 with Alessandra.]

We are excited to welcome El Jones to #Fold2023 this year! El is a writer, professor, activist, and the author of ABOLITIONIST INTIMACIES, out now with @fernpub. Join us virtually (April 30 - May 3) & in-person (May 4 - 7) in Brampton. Registration is now open!

[Image description: Square graphic with a black border on the top and bottom showcasing author El Jones next to the cover art for her book ABOLITIONIST INTIMACIES. At the bottom of the graphic is a black bar with white text: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 30 - May 7. Registration opens March 23 at thefoldcanada.org. April 30 - May 3 Virtual, May 4 - 7 In-Person Brampton.]

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - special info for educators.

Excited to have @peelschools @ddsbschools @yorkcatholic_dsb @haltoncatholicdsb joining us.

For more info, head to link in our bio.
/schoolgroups for educator specific info.

[Black woman with light brown skin and wearing green framed eyeglasses and a black sweatshirt with The Festival of Literary Diversity printed in white letters speaks in front of a bookshelf.]”

Registration for #FOLD2023 is NOW OPEN! Get your festival pass today--choose from our Virtual Pass, Virtual + In-Person Pass, and our Specialty Events! We can't wait to see you at the FOLD this year.

Join us for an exciting week of deep, insightful conversations--April 30 - May 3 on our virtual festival platform, and in person May 4 - 7 at The Rose in Brampton.

Register today at thefoldcanada.org!

[Video description: a video highlighting the upcoming 2023 Festival of Literary Diversity, showing a variety of people reading, discussing, and engaging with literary content through a variety of formats.]

#LiteraryFestivals #DiverseCanLit #DiverseLit #Fold2023 #Brampton #BramptonProud #WeNeedDiverseBooks

We are thrilled to welcome @plettsky to #Fold2023 this year! Casey is an award-winning author who wrote A SAFE GIRL TO LOVE, published by @arsenalpulp. Join us virtually (April 30 - May 3) & in-person (May 4 - 7) in Brampton. Registration opens Mar. 23!

[Image description: Square graphic with a black border on the top and bottom showcasing author Casey Plett next to the cover art for her book A SAFE GIRL TO LOVE. At the bottom of the graphic is a black bar with white text: THE FESTIVAL OF LITERARY DIVERSITY. April 30 - May 7. Registration opens March 23 at thefoldcanada.org. April 30 - May 3 Virtual, May 4 - 7 In-Person Brampton.]

It’s almost that time. Exciting announcements - and an ask for those who have some time.

#VolunteerWithFold #FOLD2023

[Black woman with light brown skin with brown curly hair and wearing a mustard coloured sweater and red lipstick speaks in front of a bookshelf.]