Friends and fellow comics fans, join Jessica Campbell and Jillian Tamaki at Flying Books (784 College St.) in Toronto on Monday, March 23 at 6:30pm where she launches her underground cult classic HOT OR NOT: 20th CENTURY MALE ARTISTS—now in hardcover. Jessica sits down with fellow cartoonist Jillian to possibly debate whether men should be […]
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Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of The Singles Tax: No-Nonsense Financial Advice for Solo Earners by Renée Sylvestre-Williams (ECW Press). The event will take place at the Marketplace Theatre at The Well at 6:30pm. There will be a fireside chat with the author, hosted by Lora Grady from the Toronto Star. Afterwards, […]
Join us February 27 at 7pm for the launch of The Lost Queen by Heidi von Palleske (Dundurn Press). Taking place at the Tranzac Club, the author will be joined in conversation by Rod Carley (author of Ruff and Kinmount). There will also be live music, readings, a video presentation, and an audience Q&A. Refreshments […]
Join us for the launch of Alison Gadsby‘s Breathing is How Some People Stay Alive (Guernica Editions). The author will be joined in conversation with Hollay Ghadery, author of The UnRavelling of Ou. Books will be available for sale courtesy of Another Story Bookshop. Doors open at 6:00 PM, event begins at 6:30 PM. Book […]
Join us February 5 at 7pm for the launch of Seven Heavens Away by Ashraf Zaghal (House of Anansi). Ashraf will be in conversation with author Saeed Teebi (Her First Palestinian, You Will Not Kill Our Imagination). Refreshments will be available including food from Palestine Bakeshop. Books will be available for purchase on site courtesy of […]
Join us for an evening celebrating the launch of th book uv lost passwords 1 by bill bissett (Talonbooks). The event will take place at Supermarket Bar and Variety in Kensington Market at 7pm. bill will do a reading accompanied by an improvisational musician, followed by a Q&A. Joining bill throughout the evening will be poets […]
Toronto Lit Up and Book*hug Press present the Toronto launch of Go/No-Go: A Journey into the Research and Treatment of Mental Health Disorders by Marianne Apostolides. Featuring a talk by Marianne, a theatrical performance by actors Rory Belcher, Paul Braunstein, and Jadyn Nasato, as well as a dance party with DJ Sulk Hogan. Refreshments will […]
Join editors Myra Bloom and Kasia Van Schaik, along with contributors Lily Cho, Robert Zacharias and Sophie Feng, for the launch of Shelter in Text: Essays on Dwelling and Refuge (University of Alberta Press). The collection features an engaging blend of academic essays and creative works that examine how writing can create, illuminate, and complicate ideas […]
Join us for the launch of As The Earth Dreams: Black Canadian Speculative Stories (House of Anansi)! With editor Terese Mason Pierre, Zalika Reid-Benta, Chinelo Onwualu, Trynne Delaney, and DJ Myles, moderated by Victoria Mbabazi. A ground-breaking anthology of haunting speculative stories by contemporary Black Canadian writers that explore growth, futurity, and joy. Edited by esteemed […]
Join author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Ellie Arscott for the launch of Levi’s Gift. This heartfelt picture book celebrates the healing power of music and the magic of intergenerational friendships. There will be a reading, signing, crafts and a performance by a young musician. Books will be available for purchase on site. Toronto Lit Up is […]
Please join poet and playwright, Shannon Bramer (and friends!) at TYPE BOOKS (Junction location) for a sparkly, all-ages, spooky-fun evening of poetry as we celebrate the launch of Shannon’s newest book, Nightmare Jones, illustrated by award-winning artist, Cindy Derby. The event will be hosted by “the chicest multi-disciplinary artist you’ll ever meet”, Claren Grosz, artistic […]
Celebrate the launch of Kate Cayley‘s Property with us! Cayley will be in conversation with Steven Beattie. Join us at Society Clubhouse on October 7 starting at 7pm for an evening of readings and conversation. Books will be available for sale on site. RSVP on Eventbrite. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 […]
Join us for a launch party to celebrate the release of Nadia Ragbar’s debut novel, The Pugilist and the Sailor (Invisible Publishing). The event will be on September 25 at 7PM at Book People on Queen West. Nadia will be in conversation with Jess Taylor (Play, Just Pervs). Food and refreshments will be served. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year […]
Join North of North actress and author Maika Harper on Saturday, September 20th at 1 pm outside Inhabit Books (612 Mt Pleasant Rd) to celebrate her new book, The First Peoples! This in-person event will be held during the Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair, with guest author Jamesie Fournier moderating a quick Q&A to explore the inspiration for […]
Join us September 7 for a night of theatre and music to celebrate the launch of Charlie Petch‘s new poetry collection Infinite Audition (Brick Books). Part poetry manuscript, part theatre resource for trans, non-binary and GNC actors, we will celebrate all the elements of the book, with music and performance. The author will be joined […]
Come join us for the exciting book launch of Matteo Cerilli‘s latest book release, Bad in the Blood (Tundra Books). This in-person event will be held at the Society Clubhouse at 967 College St in Toronto. With guest host Nkechinyem Oduh, followed by a book signing and a special screening of The Maltese Falcon, this launch is not to be missed. Be among […]
Join us August 14 for the launch of Jesusland: Stories from the Upside Down World of Christian Pop Culture by Joelle Kidd (ECW Press). Former evangelical kids read their childhood writing! Readings by Alanna Schwartz, Hannah Foulger, Jon Owen, K.R. Byggdin, & Mackenzie Wiebe. Book sales by Another Story Books. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year […]
Celebrate the launch of Antonio Michael Downing‘s Black Cherokee (Simon & Schuster Canada) on August 21 at 7pm at It’s OK* Studios for a vibrant, genre-blending evening of music, literature, and community. The author—also known for his musical persona John Orpheus and his appearances on CBC’s The Next Chapter—will take centre stage for an unforgettable night […]
Join us Sunday, June 22 at 2pm for the launch of Sometimes I Eat with My Hands by Kid Haile (Groundwood Books). The event will take place at 13 Suns Ethiopian Cafe and Eatery. The author will be joined by moderator, Senait Litchmore for a conversation and reading followed by fun interactive activities including a […]
Join us on June 11 for the launch of Miranda Schreiber‘s debut book, Iris and the Dead (Book*hug Press). The event will begin at 7pm at Type Books Queen and will feature the author in conversation with Rachel Gerry. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors […]
Join us June 13 at the Rivoli for the launch of In Too Deep by Matt Bobkin and Adam Feibel (House of Anansi) in conversation with Sam Sutherland. After an author talk and book signing, warm up your vocal chords for Good Enough Live Karaoke. Please RSVP here to reserve your spot. Books will be […]
Join us May 21 at It’s Ok* Studios for the launch of Encampment by Maggie Helwig (Coach House Books), in conversation with Dr. Andrew Boozary. RSVP to the event here: encampment.eventbrite.ca ABOUT THE BOOK An activist priest provides sanctuary for an encampment of unhoused people in her churchyard The housing crisis plaguing major urban centres has […]
Join us on Saturday, June 7 for the launch of Revolutions by Hajer Mirwali (Talonbooks). This is sure to be a lively event full of poetry readings as well as various musical and vocal performances from local musicians. Another Story Bookshop with be on site to sell books. Schedule 6:30 – 7:00 pm – doors open […]
Join us on May 31 for the launch of A Dark Death by Alice Fitzpatrick (Stonehouse Publishing). The event will be also feature fellow author Anthony Bidulka and his latest book, Home Fires Burn. The event will be held at the Centre for Social Innovation on Spadina, doors will open at 6:45pm. Toronto Lit Up is a […]
