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Updates on the Festival of Literary Diversity, FOLD Kids Book Fest, Into the FOLD podcast, and all year-round events supporting underrepresented Canadian authors.
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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.
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May 9, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Here for the High Tea! #FOLD2025
May 4, 2025 at 4:28 PM
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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.
May 2, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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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
May 1, 2025 at 9:39 PM
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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
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May 1, 2025 at 9:37 PM
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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
April 30, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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📣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
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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
April 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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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
April 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
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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
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April 29, 2025 at 10:55 PM
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Sharing this beautiful piece of wisdom from today's Interview with Kate Gies, the FOLD's very own writer-in-residence. Kate's interview, as well as all #FOLD2025 panels, are available to watch and re-watch until June 30.

Only on fold2025.vfairs.com
Quote from Kate Gies: "When you’re writing about trauma, keeping it time bound is important. So I’d be okay I have this memory so I’m just going to go into it and out of it. It was always in these short little pieces...Taking the idea of vignettes and with the advice of ‘write where the energy is’, so I wouldn’t write chronologically. "
April 29, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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Join us soon for our interview with the FOLD's Writer-In-Residence, Kate Gies. Kate will share insights into her writing process, publishing journey, and more.

Visit fold2025.vfairs.com to watch #FOLD2025
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April 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
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Starting soon is our educational and can't-miss Lunch N Learn Workshop: NON-FICTION MEMOIR & CARE. Memoir author K. J. Aiello introduces the basics of memoir writing, a narrative arc, how to write difficult topics, and more.

Enjoy your lunch and learn a bunch only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
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April 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Missed R.F. Kuang at the sold-out NOVEL IDEAS panel? Catch her at the GREAT READCEPTION - where author readings meet live jazz, curated by Brampton’s Carmen Spada.

Featuring R.F. Kuang, David A. Robertson, Amanda Leduc & more. Tickets going fast: fold2025.eventbrite.ca #FOLD2025
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April 29, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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Test your trivia skills at 7 pm EST before MONSTERS IN NY MIND - a panel that openly and honestly discusses mental health and how it is reflected in writing #FOLD2025
Stick around for the after party post panel.

This event is sponsored by Second Story Press.

JOIN US: fold2025.vfairs.com
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April 28, 2025 at 10:59 PM
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There’s a few tickets left for EAT THE BOOKS, so if you have been thinking about it, don’t wait.

Buy your tickets TODAY and be part of this on-of-a-kind festival. fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
April 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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🚨🚨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
April 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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Curious about the impact of Artificial Intelligence on publishing? Want to know the implications of using this technology in writing? Lawyer and author Alicia Ellis navigates this here-to-stay technology in the workshop THE IMPACT OF A.I. ON PUBLISHING.

Join us: fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
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April 28, 2025 at 7:51 PM
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Today at 2:00 PM EST, listen as literary agents Carly Watters, Marin Takikawa, and editor Anita Chong share their insights into how the publishing industry has changed over the last 10 years and where the industry is headed into the next decade. #FOLD2025

Join us, only at: fold2025.vfairs.com
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April 28, 2025 at 5:47 PM
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Starting soon is our first Lunch n Learn Fiction Workshop: THE POWER OF IMAGERY. Hear author Denise Da Costa delve into the world of storytelling through the use of sensory details and vivid description.

Join us on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
April 28, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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We're kicking off Day 2 of #FOLD2025 with SUCCES IN SELF-PUBLISHING. Join Alicia Ellis, Tao Wong, and Katia Rose as they engage in conversations around the self-publishing process, and how this shift with publishing has impacted their careers and the industry.

Visit fold2025.vfairs.com to watch:
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April 28, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Trivia time! Join us RIGHT NOW on fold2025.vfairs.com for some fun questions before COMMUNITY IN CONFLICT. Hear authors Kagiso Lesego Molope, Sheung-King, and Andrea Currie discuss the ways they find meaningful connections and build community in the midst of conflict. #FOLD2025
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April 27, 2025 at 11:05 PM
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Don’t miss the recording of The Sht No One Tells You About Writing at our next panel! Co-hosts Bianca Marais, CeCe Lyra & Carly Watters do "Books With Hooks" live w/ guest agent Marin Takikawa - real queries, real feedback, real insights.

fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
Four headshots of women smiling, with the writing above them: "The Shit No One Tells You About Writing" panel
April 27, 2025 at 5:45 PM
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🚨Happening on vfairs AND YouTube🚨 #FOLD2025 Join FOLD Executive Director (and Canada Reads megafan!) Jael Richardson as she chats with these superstars on the impact that this competition has on their careers and how it affects CanLit.
YT: www.youtube.com/live/CJg8MWc...
VFAIRS: fold2025.vfairs.com
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April 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Happening soon - Celebrate 10 years of the Festival of Literary Diversity with the FOLD team! We're kicking off the 2025 festival with our annual opening trivia event. Join us for the party and the chance to win exclusive book prizes.

Visit: fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025
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April 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM