As Canada’s largest and longest-running celebration of words and ideas, we connect writers and curious readers of every kind. Join us all year round!
What's On Now
-
Lit On Tour Bayfield: In Conversation with Doyali Islam and Anna Maxymiw
Sunday, October 20, 2019 - 2:00 PMDoyali Islam and Anna Maxymiw read from their latest works, followed by an interview with author Andy McGuire.
-
Ida Jessen in Conversation with Anne Michaels
Tuesday, October 22, 2019 - 6:30 PMJoin us for a rare appearance by acclaimed Danish author, Ida Jessen, in conversation with Toronto’s Fifth Poet Laureate, Anne Michaels.
-
Lit On Tour Midland: A School Visit with Author S.K. Ali
Wednesday, October 23, 2019 - All DayAward-winning storyteller S.K. Ali will share her knowledge and experience with the next generation of writers at a high school in Midland, ON.
-
Don Winslow in Conversation with Linwood Barclay
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 7:00 PMJoin popular Canadian novelist Linwood Barclay in conversation with one of his favourite writers, Don Winslow.
-
Double Interview: Adam Foulds and Amy Jones
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 8:00 PMAward-winning authors Adam Foulds and Amy Jones discuss fame in their latest books, Dream Sequence and Every Little Piece of Me.
-
Open Mic: Festival Edition
Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 9:00 PMJoin us as we pay tribute to the festival’s early years, by recreating the kind of waterfront open mic session that inspired the very first festival.
Latest Blog Posts
-
International Authors to See at #FestofAuthors19
Tuesday, October 15, 2019Every year, authors travel to Toronto from all over the world to take part in the Toronto International Festival of Authors. This year, we present a group of internationally acclaimed authors who bring with them different perspectives and techniques.
-
Top TIFA Events for Aspiring Authors
Monday, October 7, 2019The Toronto International Festival of Authors is a hotspot for heavyweights in the literary industry. Over 11 days, professionals will travel from all over the world to take part in this exciting opportunity to network and learn.
-
Emerging Authors at #FestofAuthors19
Tuesday, October 1, 2019Toronto International Festival of Authors is well-known as a destination to hear established, celebrated authors. However, we also provide countless opportunities to discover the rising stars of the literary world; the authors that everyone will soon be talking about.
