The FOLD
@thefoldcanada.bsky.social
Updates on the Festival of Literary Diversity, FOLD Kids Book Fest, Into the FOLD podcast, and all year-round events supporting underrepresented Canadian authors.
Check out Season 1 of the FOLD's Into the FOLD Podcast on YouTube. Enjoy all seven episodes and be sure to follow us on YouTube or wherever you listed to podcasts before Season 2 begins. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
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Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest podcast is hosted by authors Jael Richardson and Hudson Lin. Guided by Richardson and Lin’s inquisitive natures, love of ...
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June 27, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Check out Season 1 of the FOLD's Into the FOLD Podcast on YouTube. Enjoy all seven episodes and be sure to follow us on YouTube or wherever you listed to podcasts before Season 2 begins. youtube.com/playlist?lis...
We are so excited to welcome R.F. Kuang back to the Rose Theatre in Brampton!
On Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm, R.F. Kuang joins the FOLD's executive director, Jael Richardson, in conversation about her new novel, Katabasis.
Tickets are on sale now! Visit thefoldcanada.org/rfkuang for more info.
On Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm, R.F. Kuang joins the FOLD's executive director, Jael Richardson, in conversation about her new novel, Katabasis.
Tickets are on sale now! Visit thefoldcanada.org/rfkuang for more info.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
We are so excited to welcome R.F. Kuang back to the Rose Theatre in Brampton!
On Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm, R.F. Kuang joins the FOLD's executive director, Jael Richardson, in conversation about her new novel, Katabasis.
Tickets are on sale now! Visit thefoldcanada.org/rfkuang for more info.
On Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm, R.F. Kuang joins the FOLD's executive director, Jael Richardson, in conversation about her new novel, Katabasis.
Tickets are on sale now! Visit thefoldcanada.org/rfkuang for more info.
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Happy 10th anniversary to #FOLD2025! Congratulations to @jaelrichardson.bsky.social and the rest of the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social organizing team for putting together yet another excellent program.
I can't wait to be back in Brampton next year for year 11!
I can't wait to be back in Brampton next year for year 11!
May 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
Happy 10th anniversary to #FOLD2025! Congratulations to @jaelrichardson.bsky.social and the rest of the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social organizing team for putting together yet another excellent program.
I can't wait to be back in Brampton next year for year 11!
I can't wait to be back in Brampton next year for year 11!
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Such an honour and thrill to attend @thefoldcanada.bsky.social this weekend! Truly one of the best literary festivals in the country.
May 5, 2025 at 1:46 PM
Such an honour and thrill to attend @thefoldcanada.bsky.social this weekend! Truly one of the best literary festivals in the country.
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Oh also related to this, please follow/support the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social like they literally facilitated these interactions.
They live posted panels this week.
I see tons of people jumping down orgs/festivals that do things wrong.
Fair.
But also let's support orgs doing great. 🖤
They live posted panels this week.
I see tons of people jumping down orgs/festivals that do things wrong.
Fair.
But also let's support orgs doing great. 🖤
One more point about @thefoldcanada.bsky.social Today I had 5 separate Trinidadian women come up to the signing table and say, I thought I was alone. I like SF but I have never seen myself represented. Or, I have tried to write and I have never found a writing group person who understood +
May 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Oh also related to this, please follow/support the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social like they literally facilitated these interactions.
They live posted panels this week.
I see tons of people jumping down orgs/festivals that do things wrong.
Fair.
But also let's support orgs doing great. 🖤
They live posted panels this week.
I see tons of people jumping down orgs/festivals that do things wrong.
Fair.
But also let's support orgs doing great. 🖤
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One more point about @thefoldcanada.bsky.social Today I had 5 separate Trinidadian women come up to the signing table and say, I thought I was alone. I like SF but I have never seen myself represented. Or, I have tried to write and I have never found a writing group person who understood +
May 3, 2025 at 11:03 PM
One more point about @thefoldcanada.bsky.social Today I had 5 separate Trinidadian women come up to the signing table and say, I thought I was alone. I like SF but I have never seen myself represented. Or, I have tried to write and I have never found a writing group person who understood +
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Some treasures from authors featured at the FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social, which is having its 10th anniversary. This is such a wonderful literary festival - I look forward to it every year. Lots of great panel conversations today, and now it's on to the spoken word showcase tonight!
#FOLD2025
#FOLD2025
May 3, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Some treasures from authors featured at the FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social, which is having its 10th anniversary. This is such a wonderful literary festival - I look forward to it every year. Lots of great panel conversations today, and now it's on to the spoken word showcase tonight!
#FOLD2025
#FOLD2025
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The Novel Ideas panel @thefoldcanada.bsky.social ❤️📚
May 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
The Novel Ideas panel @thefoldcanada.bsky.social ❤️📚
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Critical conversations panel @thefoldcanada.bsky.social
May 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Critical conversations panel @thefoldcanada.bsky.social
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On the Go Train to Brampton for the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social! ❤️📚 thefoldcanada.org
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May 3, 2025 at 1:43 PM
On the Go Train to Brampton for the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social! ❤️📚 thefoldcanada.org
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I had a lovely time at @thefoldcanada.bsky.social readception. The musicians and readers were incredible.
It was heartening to be at an event that has diverse art, writing and readers at its core in these uncertain times.
You all should give their account a follow. It's good work their doing.
It was heartening to be at an event that has diverse art, writing and readers at its core in these uncertain times.
You all should give their account a follow. It's good work their doing.
May 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
I had a lovely time at @thefoldcanada.bsky.social readception. The musicians and readers were incredible.
It was heartening to be at an event that has diverse art, writing and readers at its core in these uncertain times.
You all should give their account a follow. It's good work their doing.
It was heartening to be at an event that has diverse art, writing and readers at its core in these uncertain times.
You all should give their account a follow. It's good work their doing.
What a joyous evening filled with beautiful words and gorgeous colour at Daniel Maluka's PAINT AND POETRY NIGHT. Thanks to all who came and crafted such inspiring pieces based on Daniel's poems.
That's a wrap on Day Five of #FOLD2025, join us tomorrow evening for THE GREAT READCEPTION at The Rose.
That's a wrap on Day Five of #FOLD2025, join us tomorrow evening for THE GREAT READCEPTION at The Rose.
May 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
What a joyous evening filled with beautiful words and gorgeous colour at Daniel Maluka's PAINT AND POETRY NIGHT. Thanks to all who came and crafted such inspiring pieces based on Daniel's poems.
That's a wrap on Day Five of #FOLD2025, join us tomorrow evening for THE GREAT READCEPTION at The Rose.
That's a wrap on Day Five of #FOLD2025, join us tomorrow evening for THE GREAT READCEPTION at The Rose.
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Great morning w students @thefoldcanada.bsky.social learning from @davidarobertson.bsky.social & @tanyatalaga.bsky.social about family, community & the writing process. Inspiring! Thank you everyone! #FOLD2025
May 1, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Great morning w students @thefoldcanada.bsky.social learning from @davidarobertson.bsky.social & @tanyatalaga.bsky.social about family, community & the writing process. Inspiring! Thank you everyone! #FOLD2025
A little BTS look at spoken word poets Wali Shah, Lisa Shen, Joshua "Scribe" Watkis, and host Spitty - another exclusive event for school groups.
If you'd like to see a Spoken Word Showcase, check out our event this Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. EST only at the Rose Theatre #FOLD2025
If you'd like to see a Spoken Word Showcase, check out our event this Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. EST only at the Rose Theatre #FOLD2025
May 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A little BTS look at spoken word poets Wali Shah, Lisa Shen, Joshua "Scribe" Watkis, and host Spitty - another exclusive event for school groups.
If you'd like to see a Spoken Word Showcase, check out our event this Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. EST only at the Rose Theatre #FOLD2025
If you'd like to see a Spoken Word Showcase, check out our event this Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. EST only at the Rose Theatre #FOLD2025
FOLD DAY 5: We kicked off with a student session featuring Tanya Talaga, David A. Robertson & Alyssa Gray-Tyghter talking about family & the importance of Indigenous community & storytelling
#FOLD2025
#FOLD2025
May 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
FOLD DAY 5: We kicked off with a student session featuring Tanya Talaga, David A. Robertson & Alyssa Gray-Tyghter talking about family & the importance of Indigenous community & storytelling
#FOLD2025
#FOLD2025
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I'm going to be at the Rose theatre on Saturday with R.F. Kuang and Amanda LuDuc for the FOLD! This will probably be the biggest group I've ever talked about writing in front of 😅 I'll also be at the literary Cabaret tomorrow, which there may be some tickets left for?
Say hi to me if you're there!
😃
Say hi to me if you're there!
😃
🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS! Tickets went fast! These events have officially sold out (or will be soon) - but don’t worry! There’s still so much more to experience, from thought-provoking panels to hands-on workshops this year at #FOLD2025
May 1, 2025 at 12:06 PM
I'm going to be at the Rose theatre on Saturday with R.F. Kuang and Amanda LuDuc for the FOLD! This will probably be the biggest group I've ever talked about writing in front of 😅 I'll also be at the literary Cabaret tomorrow, which there may be some tickets left for?
Say hi to me if you're there!
😃
Say hi to me if you're there!
😃
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I’m wearing my best and newest shirt for my @thefoldcanada.bsky.social debut, a panel celebrating short stories and 30 years of the Journey Prize. Starting in 30 minutes!
April 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I’m wearing my best and newest shirt for my @thefoldcanada.bsky.social debut, a panel celebrating short stories and 30 years of the Journey Prize. Starting in 30 minutes!
Hear short story authors John Elizabeth Stintzi, Iryn Tushabe, and Shashi Bhat discuss the power of short but meaningful stories. Moderated by Jack Wang, this event celebrates 30 years of the Journey Prize.
7PM EST Trivia, panel to follow. Only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
7PM EST Trivia, panel to follow. Only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
April 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
Hear short story authors John Elizabeth Stintzi, Iryn Tushabe, and Shashi Bhat discuss the power of short but meaningful stories. Moderated by Jack Wang, this event celebrates 30 years of the Journey Prize.
7PM EST Trivia, panel to follow. Only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
7PM EST Trivia, panel to follow. Only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
📣Love CBC’s Bookends? Join us for a special live taping with Mattea as they chat with Tanya Talaga, Amal Elsana Alh’jooj, and Morgan Campbell about navigating tough conversations with care. Grab your tickets TODAY: fold2025.eventbrite.com #FOLD2025
April 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
📣Love CBC’s Bookends? Join us for a special live taping with Mattea as they chat with Tanya Talaga, Amal Elsana Alh’jooj, and Morgan Campbell about navigating tough conversations with care. Grab your tickets TODAY: fold2025.eventbrite.com #FOLD2025
Embracing the cringe when writing poetry helps you become more honest and critical of your work. Learn from artist and poet Daniel Maluka on how to own the awkwardness in this LUNCH N LEARN POETRY WORKSHOP.
Join us only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
Join us only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
April 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Embracing the cringe when writing poetry helps you become more honest and critical of your work. Learn from artist and poet Daniel Maluka on how to own the awkwardness in this LUNCH N LEARN POETRY WORKSHOP.
Join us only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
Join us only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
This is just a handful of the momentous quotes that were shared in this morning's school group panel on CRAFTING GENRE.
This panel and others are available to watch and re-watch until June 30th, only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
This panel and others are available to watch and re-watch until June 30th, only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
April 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This is just a handful of the momentous quotes that were shared in this morning's school group panel on CRAFTING GENRE.
This panel and others are available to watch and re-watch until June 30th, only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
This panel and others are available to watch and re-watch until June 30th, only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
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I had a lovely time “talking genre” with @sillysyntax.bsky.social, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Ruby Barrett this evening at @thefoldcanada.bsky.social !
Plenty of wonderful festival programming to come this week, and looking forward to my trip to Brampton for the in person event this weekend! 💜✨
Plenty of wonderful festival programming to come this week, and looking forward to my trip to Brampton for the in person event this weekend! 💜✨
April 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
I had a lovely time “talking genre” with @sillysyntax.bsky.social, Uzma Jalaluddin, and Ruby Barrett this evening at @thefoldcanada.bsky.social !
Plenty of wonderful festival programming to come this week, and looking forward to my trip to Brampton for the in person event this weekend! 💜✨
Plenty of wonderful festival programming to come this week, and looking forward to my trip to Brampton for the in person event this weekend! 💜✨
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Congratulations to the folks at @thefoldcanada.bsky.social for some amazing programming again this year, and for the great links to buy books from indie bookstores like @anotherstoryto.bsky.social!
April 30, 2025 at 3:42 AM
Congratulations to the folks at @thefoldcanada.bsky.social for some amazing programming again this year, and for the great links to buy books from indie bookstores like @anotherstoryto.bsky.social!
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I'm not supposed to be on SM lolz, but I WILL be at the FOLD virtual very very shortly. See you soon. 🖤
Join Ruby Barrett, Suzan Palumbo, Uzma Jalaluddin, and moderator Kerry C. Byrne as they dive into the wonderful world of writing genre fiction. Event sponsored by ECW Press.
7 PM EST is trivia, with the panel TALKING GENRE to follow. Only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
7 PM EST is trivia, with the panel TALKING GENRE to follow. Only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
April 29, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I'm not supposed to be on SM lolz, but I WILL be at the FOLD virtual very very shortly. See you soon. 🖤