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 […]
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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 […]
Join us at Another Story Bookshop on May 26 for the launch of The Northern by Jacob McArthur Mooney (ECW Press). The author will be joined by Alexis von Konigslow and Andrew Forbes for readings. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the Toronto International Festival of Authors and the Toronto Arts Council, to spotlight […]
Join us for an illuminating evening with Dr. Roberta Bondar, the world’s first neurologist in space and the first female Canadian astronaut, who will be discussing her latest book, Space for Birds: Patterns and Parallels of Beauty and Flight (Figure 1 Publishing). In Space for Birds, the lives and habitats of two majestic bird species — the endangered Whooping […]
Warm up your vocal chords and join us May 15 at Queen Books for the launch of Living Expenses by Teri Vlassopoulos (Invisible Publishing). The party will start at 6:30pm with a reading and discussion with the author, followed by a raucous party featuring bookstore karaoke! Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 by the […]
On April 29, join us at Woody’s for the launch of The Fabulous Edweena by Edwin Dumont (Second Story Press). This is sure to be an entertaining event featuring Kitten Kaboodle (crowned Miss Congeniality on Season 4 of Canada’s Drag Race) as the MC for the night! The event starts at 7pm and you won’t want […]
Come to Queen Books on April 25 for the launch of Shadow Price by Farah Ghafoor (House of Anansi). The author will be joined by Sanna Wani for readings, followed by a conversation and Q&A period moderated by Furqan Mohamed. Doors open at 6pm with readings starting at 6:30pm. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, […]
Join us at Society Clubhouse on April 24 at 7pm for the launch of Skin by Catherine Bush (Goose Lane Editions). The event will be an in-conversation with host Martha Baillie, and includes a screening of a short film inspired by the title story by experimental filmmaker Mike Hoolboom. Books will be for sale courtesy of […]
