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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 […]
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October 20, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The 42nd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors is almost here! If you have browsed the 200+ events with Canadian and international authors, artists and performers, but aren’t sure how to make the most of it, you have come to the right place. Here are some tips and tricks to make your virtual […]
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October 12, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
TIFA Kids is back at the Toronto International Festival of Authors with family friendly events for everyone! Running from October 21 to 31, there are readings, activities and Q&As for every member of the family. It turns out, it’s not just a family affair at home, but also on screen. Did you know these TIFA […]
Adventure awaits! The 42nd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors, coming up on October 21 to 31, 2021, will present even more free, virtual events for young people than ever before. To help young readers, educators and families navigate the expanded TIFA Kids programme, we recruited middle-grade teacher Jeff Skrypek to point out […]
TIFA Kids is back at the Toronto International Festival of Authors! This year’s programme is bigger, better and includes adventures for the whole family to enjoy. From October 21 to 31, join us for a daily dose of new adventure, including riveting readings, colourful draw-alongs, quizzical Q&As and more! With so many events to choose […]
October 8, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Exceptional stories are being told all around the world, by masterful writers with fascinating perspectives. Every year, the programmers at the Toronto International Festival of Authors scour the globe to uncover brilliant writers beyond our borders, who are creating work that book lovers here at home need to read. This year’s 42nd Festival edition, taking […]
Over the years, thousands of authors have launched careers on the stages of the Toronto International Festival of Authors, from the world’s most established voices to captivating debuts. As we enter the 42nd edition of the Festival, taking place October 21 to 31, 2021, we are delighted to welcome back many esteemed bestsellers, but are […]
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August 10, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The International Visitors (IV) Programme and the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) are pleased to announce Carolyn Forde as the new IV Programme Committee Chair. In other news, the 2021 Canadian Editorial Fellowship has been awarded to Laura Cameron, and the 2021 IV keynote speaker will be Ottawa-born author and First Lady of Iceland […]
August 5, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
From fast-paced road trips through Australia’s outback to life in a small idyllic town, the Toronto International Festival of Authors found five books to introduce you to the world’s sixth-largest country, without boarding a plane. If you read our recent visit to South Korea through books, you might be ready for your next literary flight. […]
June 30, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Summer is here! With the arrival of warm weather (or in this case, record-breaking heat) usually comes a desire to travel. While many places are starting to open up and loosen public health constraints, international travel is not yet feasible this season. As the Toronto International Festival of Authors team is staying close to home […]
June 2, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Storytelling, usually through the Oral Tradition, is a sacred and integral part of Indigenous cultures. It is a traditional method used to pass on cultural beliefs, values, customs, history, science and more from generation to generation, allowing communities to narrate their culture through their own words. This National Indigenous History Month, the Toronto International Festival […]
May 6, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
From plays to poetry, and novels to spoken word, the categories of storytelling are virtually endless. Each method uses unique literary devices to connect with readers and immerse them in the world the writer creates. To learn about two specific genres and the writers who bring them to life, the Toronto International Festival of Authors […]
Though we’re only few months in to 2021, this year has already proven to be an exceptional one for children’s books. From gorgeous picture books to action-packed young adult novels, there are incredible new stories being shared. If there’s a young reader in your life looking for adventure, the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) […]
April 22, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Every year on April 22, Earth Day is observed to celebrate our planet, and to promote awareness about the impact we have on our environment, as individuals and as a collective. In appreciation of the climate change movement, the Toronto International Festival of Authors has rounded up six scientific talks from authors whose research explores […]
April 1, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The beginning of April marks the start of National Poetry Month. It’s been 23 years since Canada started celebrating the occasion, and this year the League of Canadian Poets has invited the community to celebrate with the theme of resilience. There are many poets who have shared their stories through different forms of verse, prose […]
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March 4, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Since 2016, Toronto Lit Up has provided book launch support and career-building opportunities to local authors. The initiative, a partnership between the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) and Toronto Arts Council, has produced 107 events to launch 131 books by 177 Toronto authors. With the submission period for the 2021 Fall/Winter season now open […]
February 26, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
On Valentine’s Day weekend, Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) teamed up with FAN EXPO Canada for another amazing Flash Fiction Competition and it was a book-flipping success! 125 writers were challenged with creating a short story (1,000 words max.) in 72 hours that had to include at least one of the following items: an […]
February 4, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Over the course of one tumultuous year, the process of performing in literary festivals and launching new books has changed significantly. The Toronto International Festival of Authors connected with one of Canada’s rising literary stars, Tawhida Tanya Evanson, to learn about her experience as a poet, author and artist during this usual time in publishing. […]
January 15, 2021 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The staff members at Toronto International Festival of Authors can’t wait to dig in to new books for 2021. We’ve been scoping out upcoming releases and seeing our personal reading lists grow, as more and more books are announced for the months ahead. From suspenseful fiction to the extraordinary lives of real people and more, […]
December 7, 2020 / December 7, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Looking for the right holiday gift for the avid reader in your life? The Toronto International Festival of Authors is here to help! From award-winning titles to debuts and stories for young people, we’ve curated an assortment of unique options to surprise your favourite readers this holiday season. Unique Gifts Autographed Bookplates Paired with #FestofAuthors20 […]
December 2, 2020 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The Toronto International Festival of Authors’ Delegate Programme gives writers, creators, journalists and bloggers the opportunity to engage in conversation and share their unique perspectives throughout our Festival events. Delivered virtually this year, our Delegate Programme gave participants the opportunity to attend the Festival from home, participate in Q&As and share their favourite moments online. […]
From December 3 to 10, the 9th annual Human Rights Film Festival (HRFF+) will connect audiences with social justice-focused art, films, workshops and more. This year, the Toronto International Festival of Authors is proud to co-present two incredible HRFF+ events, JAYU STAGES: Poetic Talk & Performance Showcase and JAYU SLAMS: Individual Poetry Slam, on December […]
November 2, 2020 / March 6, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
During #FestofAuthors20, 11 artists were challenged to take part in a collaborative jam on a unified theme: Bringing a New World Into Focus. This challenge, in partnership with Toronto Comic Arts Festival (@torontocomics), started from a single-story panel that planted the seed for a larger story to grow. Take a look below to see the […]
Award winning illustrator, animator and filmmaker Axel Kinnear adapts an excerpt from Janie Brown’s Radical Acts of Love: How We Find Hope at the End of Life into a short, animated video accompanied by narration from the audiobook. This short premiered as part of the 41st edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors. About […]