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August 8, 2024 / August 28, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is delighted to announce this year’s festival of engaging talks, readings, masterclasses, performances and exhibits. Creating a home for readers, writers and story-makers from Toronto and around the world, TIFA’s entertaining 11-day event takes place from September 19 – September 29. Tickets go on sale to the public […]
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May 31, 2024 / June 6, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
With the countdown on for the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, taking place June 7–9, the team here at the Toronto International Festival of Authors is busy preparing for all the authors, moderators and audiences that will be joining us at Harbourfront Centre. With criminally good conversations, fan-favourite screenings, expert-led masterclasses and hands-on workshops, there […]
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May 9, 2024 / May 9, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
Whether it’s a spine-tingling thriller or a deep dive into the world of true crime, the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival is the ultimate place for a reader in need of a new book. With over 30 authors from Canada and around the world taking centre stage with their latest books June 7–9 in Toronto, […]
February 15, 2024 / February 15, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
Application period: February 15 – March 31, 2024 The International Visitors (IV) Programme 2024 committee, in association with the Toronto International Festival of Authors, is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2024 IV Programme fellowships. Now entering its 17th iteration, the 2024 IV Programme will host fellows from across […]
January 29, 2024 / January 29, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
Marking Black History Month and Black Futures Month, February encourages both the reflection on Black experiences and contributions and the celebration of visions for a just and equitable future. This more nuanced awareness calls us to consider the pivotal roles we each play in shaping new, inclusive horizons throughout the year. As the team at […]
December 6, 2023 / January 25, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
From chilling crime thrillers to imaginative short stories, and delicious culinary tales to heartwarming titles for kids, 2023 has been another great year of sharing stories, celebrating imagination and talking all things books. As the year comes to an end, the team at the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) has gathered some of the […]
2023 Festival Blog Toronto Lit Up Uncategorized
August 29, 2023 / January 25, 2024 by Shae Loeffelholz
The 44th edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors is just around the corner, running from September 21 to October 1, and over 200 authors will be attending! While international is in our name, we have many local authors — almost 50 authors are from right here in the GTA! We have a variety […]
December 1, 2022 / December 7, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The past year was another outstanding one for great books, and the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is here to help you find the perfect one to gift your book-loving friends and family. From local authors to chilling stories of crime and mystery, as well as buzzworthy award-contenders to gorgeously illustrated KidLit, here is […]
2022 Festival Blog
September 28, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Shae Loeffelholz
Stories have been shared on this land for thousands of years, and the land Toronto International Festival of Authors operates on is home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. During the 43rd edition of the Festival, we are proud to have many Indigenous authors joining us on stage. Check out the list of […]
September 24, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Shae Loeffelholz
As Toronto International Festival of Authors enters it’s first weekend full of events, we are thrilled to have a talented group of Black authors joining us from Canada and around the world. From coming-of-age stories to a critical look at Canada’s often-touted openness and multiculturalism, don’t miss the chance to see these authors read and […]
September 15, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The 43rd Toronto International Festival of Authors runs September 22 to October 2, featuring over 200 events taking place live and in person at Harbourfront Centre. Whether you are a beloved reader of poetry, non-fiction or fiction, there is so much to see and do. Even if you are an avid TIFA fan, there are […]
2022 Festival Blog TIFA Kids
September 15, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Shae Loeffelholz
With the 43rd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors around the corner, it’s time to spotlight all the fun (and mostly free!) TIFA Kids events taking place September 22 to October 2. Authors and illustrators from Canada and around the world will be joining us to explore identity, history and culture, environment, science […]
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June 4, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
As the official presenter of MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, Kobo Plus is offering Toronto International Festival of Authors guests, friends and supporters an opportunity to try Kobo’s all-you-can-read subscription service. Choose from hundreds of thousands of popular, classic and original titles for only $9.99 a month. Start your FREE Trial
2022 MOTIVE Blog
June 2, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
If you are looking to make the most of the recent summer weather, be sure to drop by MOTIVE Crime and Mystery Festival, presented by Kobo Plus, this weekend! The Toronto International Festival of Authors will be taking over Harbourfront Centre’s waterfront campus with free outdoor activities for mystery fans of all ages. From thought-provoking […]
May 19, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Opportunities are ripe for aspiring crime and mystery writers at MOTIVE Festival, presented by Kobo Plus. The newest literary celebration from the Toronto International Festival of Authors offers many ways to meet like-minded booklovers and learn from the world’s best authors. From insightful conversations to hands-on classes, MOTIVE audiences can gain award-winning advice on how […]
May 12, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Meet some of Canada’s best crime writers live and on stage at the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, which marks the exciting return of in-person programming for the Toronto International Festival of Authors. MOTIVE runs from June 3 to 5. Learn how these masters of the whodunit build immersive worlds, indelible characters and clockwork plots […]
May 6, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
From June 3 to 5, Toronto International Festival of Author’s inaugural MOTIVE Festival will take you on a worldwide crime and mystery tour as authors from around the globe gather at Harbourfront Centre. After two years of only virtual events, we are excited to celebrate the buzz of activity and wide variety of conversations, readings […]
April 6, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
In February, the Toronto International Festival of Authors announced a new series of events called The New Embassy. Featuring spoken word, poetry, fiction and non-fiction, theatrical readings, music and dance performed by a roster of influential Canadian artists, the five digital events provide an incredible opportunity to watch an array of artists speak their truth […]
February 7, 2022 / January 30, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
Black Futures Month, celebrated in conjunction with Black History Month, takes place every February to encourage a more nuanced understanding of Black existence. Through events, readings, performances and more, it’s an opportunity to highlight the work being created by Black artists all year long, and consider the roles we all play in paving new, equitable […]
January 12, 2022 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Whether you are looking to complete a reading challenge, or just seeking an enjoyable way to pass the time, Canadian authors have a lot to offer your 2022 TBR (To Be Read) pile. From thrillers to memoirs, and poetry to stories for young readers, the Toronto International Festival of Authors has selected 10 books that […]
December 2, 2021 / December 7, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Holiday season is fast approaching, so the Toronto International Festival of Authors is back with a list of well-read gifts for book lovers. From unique experiences to Festival-approved titles, delightful debuts and books by local Toronto authors, we’re excited to offer these merry-making gift suggestions for the readers of all ages in your life. Buzzworthy […]
November 9, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
During the 42nd Toronto International Festival of Authors, writers of all genres of literature spoke about their experiences with the writing process. From first novels to exploring new topics, advice and experiences were shared that would benefit many aspiring writers. Whether you are taking part in National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) this November, or you […]
November 1, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
During the 42nd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors, over 300 Canadian and international authors and artists generously shared their stories and the inspiration behind them. We heard from many viewers about all the ways these conversations and performances inspired their own creative work. Local Toronto artist Kaz Ogino started sharing with us […]
October 23, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The 42nd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is full of options. From over 300 authors and writers featured during the 11-day Festival, to a diverse selection of picture books, anthologies, nonfiction and novels to explore, there is a lot to watch, read and enjoy. With the first two Festival days complete […]
