Come join us at The Theatre Centre Café for the launch of Gwendolyn and the Light (Abrams Books), a picture book written by Susan Yoon and illustrated by Audrey Helen Weber. Meet Audrey and Susan, hear about their creative process, get your book signed, mingle, eat cake, make new friends, and enjoy a fun evening […]
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Come to Flying Books on October 2 at 6:30pm for the launch of Monster by Jowita Bydlowska (Anvil Press). The author will be interviewed by Bunmi Adeoye and will be followed by a reading from the book. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto […]
Join author Nazneen Sheikh on October 3 for the launch of her latest book, I Left You Behind (Mawenzi House). The event will take place at Massey College in the Junior Common Room from 7pm to 9pm. Nazneen will be introduced by the publisher and will be followed by a reading and book signing. Books will […]
On October 1 at 7pm, join Farzana Doctor and Maya Ameyaw for this double book launch for their books The Beauty of Us (Doctor, ECW Press) and Under All the Lights (Ameyaw, Annick Press). This event will take place at Society Clubhouse on College Street. Books will be for sale on site from Another Story Bookshop. Toronto Lit […]
Join us September 8 at 2pm ET for an afternoon as we celebrate the launch of Loop de Loop: Circular Solutions for a Waste-free World by Andrea Curtis (Groundwood Books). Presented in collaboration with DESIGNwith, enjoy a special reading from the author followed by an expert-led visible mending workshop. Learn creative techniques to give your […]
Join us at the Centre for Social Innovation on Spadina for the launch of Clarissa Trinidad Gonzalez‘s debut novel, Celestina’s House (Dundurn Press). The author will be joined for a conversation with Thom Ernst. The event will begin at 6pm. Books will be for sale from Another Story Bookshop. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, […]
On September 3 at 7pm ET, join us at Society Clubhouse for the launch of K.J. Aiello‘s The Monster and the Mirror: Mental Illness, Magic, and the Stories We Tell (ECW Press). The author will be in conversation with Christine Estima and the event will have live music by Colin James Gibson. Books will be available […]
Join Jacob Scheier on Sunday, May 9 at 7:30pm ET to celebrate the launch of his new poetry collection, Is This Scary?, with ECW Press and Workman Arts. The event will feature a conversation with spoken word poet, playwright and musician Charlie Petch, as well as performances by Charlie and legendary poet and visual artist […]
Join Adrian De Leon, Téa Mutonji and Natasha Ramoutar on Friday, April 30 at 8pm to celebrate the launch of FEEL WAYS: A Scarborough Anthology with Mawenzi House. The event will feature a moderated discussion with the editors, hosted by Diriye Hassan, followed by a mix and mingle with contributors. The event is FREE, however […]
Join award-winning Toronto artist Sami Alwani on Thursday, June 3 at 7:30pm to celebrate the launch of The Pleasure of the Text with Conundrum Press. This Toronto Lit Up event will include a multi-media reading of the book, accompanied by animations, a voice actor and at least one puppet. Audience members will be able to participate […]
Due to technical difficulties, the Toronto Lit Up book launch with Dakota McFadzean has been rescheduled for Monday, May 31 at 8pm. This event, celebrating the launch of TO KNOW YOU’RE ALIVE with Conundrum Press, will feature a live reading with musical accompaniment by actor and composer Daniel Maslany (Murdoch Mysteries), lots of cartooning fun, […]
Join poet and novelist Catherine Graham in celebrating the virtual launch of her new poetry Æther: An Out-of-Body Lyric on Thursday, April 15 at 7:00pm with Wolsak & Wynn and special guest Kathleen McCracken! About the Book In Æther, Catherine Graham has created a luminous homage to family, to cancer and to the strange windings […]
Join bestselling author Marissa Stapley on Tuesday, April 6 at 7pm to celebrate the launch of Lucky with Simon & Schuster Canada. The event will feature an author interview moderated by journalist Elizabeth Renzetti, Tarot card readings, the chance to win signed copies of the book, an incredible prize pack and more! Lucky is a […]
Join Dane Swan on Wednesday, March 24 at 8:30pm to celebrate the launch of Changing the Face of Canadian Literature: A Diverse Canadian Anthology with Guernica Editions. The evening will include readings from Klara du Plessis, Charlie Petch, Dwayne Morgan, Jennilee Austria, Pamela Mordecai, Leslie Shimotakahara, Pratap Reddy, Sennah Yee, Charles C. Smith, Michael Fraser, Danila […]
Join Toronto Lit Up, Glad Day Books, and publisher Dagger Editions (an imprint of Caitlin Press) to celebrate the launch of Ash Winters’ debut collection, Run Riot: Ninety Poems in Ninety Days. Come gather online for a live event on April 3, 2021, at 7:00 p.m. (EST) with Glad Day TV. Hosted by Tianna Henry […]
Join Cheryl Thompson on Wednesday, February 24 at 7:30pm ET to celebrate the launch of Uncle: Race, Nostalgia, and the Politics of Loyalty. Beginning with a brief reading, Cheryl will then be joined by Funké Aladejebi and Nana Adwoa Frimpong for a conversation and Q&A. About the Book From martyr to insult, how “Uncle Tom” […]
