Announcing the Toronto Lit Up Fall 2024 Season

Today, the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) announced the 26 new titles selected for the Fall season of Toronto Lit Up 2024-2025. The programme is a joint initiative with Toronto Arts Council that spotlights Toronto writers and through supporting and promoting their book launch celebrations, bringing together communities of readers across the city.  

The Fall season will take place between October 2024 and March 2025, and features new works for adults and young people, by debut and established Toronto authors. Each author has a different story to tell and a different way to tell it, be it an Indigenous rom-com in the form of a play, a graphic novel about a boy’s fear of sharks after watching Jaws, or a book on the highs and lows of the Canadian cannabis industry. Discover the stories that capture the iconic character of Toronto’s neighbourhoods and the wealth of cultures that meet on our streets. From bookstores to bars, clubs to coffee shops, Toronto Lit Up has a book launch for everyone’s TBR needs.  

The following new books will be featured: 

Events to launch and celebrate these titles will take place in person across Toronto from October to March. All events will be free to attend and open to the public. Stay tuned for dates and details to come at FestivalofAuthors.ca. 

  • From the Toronto Arts Council 

“Partnering with TIFA to amplify the work of Toronto authors and illustrators is something we are very proud to do. Toronto Lit Up not only generates excitement for published work, but it promotes and further strengthens our city’s rich literary community. Congratulations to the authors and illustrators who are taking part in this season of Toronto Lit Up!” – Kelly Langgard, Director & CEO, Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation. 

The Committee 

Each submission is reviewed by the Toronto Lit Up Committee, composed of Ayesha Chatterjee (past president, League of Canadian Poets), Ian Keteku (Creative Writing Instructor, OCAD U), Samia Madwar (Senior Editor, The Walrus), Hazel Millar (Co-Publisher, Book*hug) and Roland Gulliver (Director, Toronto International Festival of Authors). 

How to get involved: 

To keep up to date on announcements, upcoming events and submission periods, follow us on social media at @festofauthors and subscribe to our e-newsletter. 

About Toronto Arts Council (TAC)  

Toronto Arts Council (TAC) is the City of Toronto’s funding body for artists and arts organizations. Since 1974, TAC has offered innovative and responsive programs, enabling artists and arts organizations to explore, create and thrive. With funding of over $25 million annually, TAC grants lead to exhibitions, performances, readings and workshops seen each year by over five million people across the city. TAC is proud to play a leadership role in fostering Toronto’s dynamic and diverse arts scene. www.torontoartscouncil.org 

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