Join us for a discussion on creativity in a world that worships productivity. The authors and editors of Bad Artist offer pragmatic reflections on resisting the culture of productivity while also providing empathy and comradery to artists struggling to honour their artistic impulses. A reminder for all artists that creativity comes in many different forms […]
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This year’s Tam Fam Lit Jam event ‘Home/Safe’ takes on TIFA’s theme of ‘Writing Home’ with authors Padma Viswanathan and Catherine Hernandez, whose respective works The Charterhouse of Padma and Behind You delve into deep layers of what it means to be ‘at home’. Their women protagonists confront racism, sexism, homophobia and daily microaggressions even […]
2020 brought into focus the challenges within the Canadian and international publishing industry to reflect the wider diversity of contemporary society within companies and with the authors they publish. Since then many changes have been implemented to greater or lesser success but as this short-term wave subsides how can the drive for changed be maintained […]
Every publishing territory is facing technological, distribution and media change. What are the untold successes and surprising developments in different markets? Join a selection of this year’s IV fellows and distinguished guests in a conversation about the bright spots in challenging times. Presented as part of the 2024 International Visitors Programme. The IV Programme is supported […]
From page to performance, poetry makes the leap with ease. Join accomplished poets Afra Atiq and Martin Gomes for a performance followed by a conversation on the fascinating process of writing and performing poetry. This event is supported by Emirates Airline Festival of Literature.
Join authors Lesley Crewe and Sarah Leipciger for this spirited talk on the stories, characters, and plot twists that juuuuust didn’t quite make it. Together, they’ll share their experiences, answer questions, and shed light on the process of constructing narratives by highlighting what worked…and what didn’t. Moderator: Nancy Lam
Join J.M. Frey and Markus Harwood-Jones for this panel on bringing queer narratives to life. From romance to the supernatural, they’ll discuss what it means to bring authentic new voices and experiences to long standing genres, how far we’ve come, and how far we have to go. Moderator: Trevor Campbell
Writing can be hard, but we’re here to help! Join seasoned professionals and best sellers J.M. Miro and Jackie Lau for this panel on what not to stress about when it comes to crafting narratives and getting published. They’ll share experiences, tips, and answer questions to help break down barriers writers may feel they are […]
Join us for an engaging literary discussion with Chido Muchemwa, author of the upcoming short story collection Who Will Bury You?, intimate stories about loss, identity and inequality, with characters in the liminal space between Toronto and Harare (Zimbabwe). Amal Elsana Alh’jooj is a key shaper of public opinion on marginalized minorities in Israel, Canada, […]
Join us for an evening of literary exploration featuring Tasneem Jamal, author of I Never Said That I Was Brave, and Nazneen Sheikh, presenting her poignant collection I Left You Behind. Moderated by Ryan B. Patrick, this event promises insightful discussions on courage, loss and the power of storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to delve […]
Join us for an engaging discussion featuring Sadi Muktadir, author of Land of No Regrets, and Edward Y. C. Lee, author of The Laundryman’s Boy, moderated by Shyam Selvadurai. The event will explore the multifaceted concept of home, touching on themes of diaspora and community. Delve into critical issues impacting the notion of home, political […]
Writers Collective of Canada moderates a compelling, timely and necessary panel discussion around the social impact of making art. Join Randy Boyagoda, Roddy Doyle and TIFA Director Roland Gulliver for an immersive conversation about the power of writing and storytelling to transform lives.
Let’s be honest, we’re all suckers for a good romance trope… But which one is The Best? Join some of the leading Canadian romance authors as they battle head-to-head in a Romance Trope Smackdown. Are you Team Enemies-to-Lovers or Team Only-One-Bed? Lily Chu, Markus Harwood-Jones, Jackie Lau and Lynn Painter will let you know their […]
We’ve gathered our favourite Toronto writers of spooky stories to go head-to-head and decide what the best horror trope is within the book genre. Join Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez and A.G.A. Wilmot as they debate and talk about their favourites. Do you like an abandoned place or a cursed artifact? This conversation is sure to keep you […]
Featuring an introduction by Margaret Atwood, the 2024 PEN Canada Graeme Gibson Talk will have bestselling non-fiction writer John Vaillant, author of the multi-award-winning Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast in conversation with Catherine Abreu, one of Canada’s most influential thinkers on global climate policy, discuss the burning questions and challenges facing our fast-warming world. […]
Celebrate the Governor General’s Literary Awards (GGBooks) with six free, virtual events featuring the finalists of the 2020 Young People’s Literature Award categories. Check out the readings and panels below! All the events will be available for everyone to watch for three days, and ten days for TIFA Friend donors, after their scheduled broadcast. Thursday, […]
