Join author Curtis Campbell on October 6 at Glad Day Bookshop for the launch of his debut novel, Dragging Mason County (Annick Press). The cabaret-style launch with start at 7pm and will be hosted by Pearle Harbour. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. Food and drinks will be available. There will also be […]
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Join author Mary Fairhurst Breen at Glad Day Bookshop on October 11 at 7pm for the launch of her book Pride & Persistence: Stories of Queer Activism. She will be joined by several of the queer activists and allies she profiles in her inspiring new collection of biographies for young readers. This event will be moderated […]
On September 20 at 6pm, join author Naila Keleta-Mae for the launch of her book Performing Female Blackness. The event will take place at A Different Booklist and Blackhurst Cultural Centre. Naila will be introduced by Siobhan McMenemy from Wilfrid Laurier University Press and the event will feature Dr. Andrea Davis, Emily Radcliffe and Ordena […]
Join Evelyn Chick on Saturday October 14 at from 1-4pm ET at Ahma to celebrate the launch of For the Love of Cocktails (Figure 1 Publishing). Evelyn will be joined by Trevor Lui, author of Double Happiness, to showcase, demonstrate and chat about Evelyn’s featured cocktails. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. Small bites and drink samples will […]
On September 9, join author Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio for the launch of her novel Reuniting With Strangers (Douglas & McIntyre). The event will take place at the Centre for Social Innovation from 6pm–8:30pm ET. As a celebration of Filipino-Canadian literary community, this event will start with acknowledgements of people in Pluma, the author’s Filipino writing group, […]
Join author-illustrator duo Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki for the launch of their latest graphic novel Roaming (Drawn & Quarterly). The event will take place on September 14 at 7pm ET at the OCAD University Great Hall. Jillian and Mariko will do a slideshow reading followed by a conversation with author Zoe Whitall. There will […]
Join children’s author, Sadé Smith for the launch of her latest picture book Julie and the Mango Tree (Macmillan). The event will take place on August 12 from 4pm to 6pm at A Different Booklist. There will be a reading of the book and conversation moderated by fellow children’s author, Nadia Hohn. This is a free […]
Join author and playwright Sean Dixon on October 4 at 6pm for the launch of his novel, The Abduction of Seven Forgers (Freehand Books) at the TRANZAC Club in the Annex. There will be live music and tarot card readings, as well as an artist drawing portraits! Food and drinks will be available. This is […]
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Craig Shreve‘s rich historical novel The African Samurai (Simon & Schuster Canada) on August 2 from 7pm to 9pm. The event will take place at Supermarket Bar and Variety at 268 Augusta Avenue Toronto, ON. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. There will be some […]
Join us as we celebrate the launch of author Mai Nguyen‘s debut novel, Sunshine Nails (Simon & Schuster Canada). The event will take place Thursday, July 6 at 7pm ET at 3030 Dundas. Mai will be in conversation with author Ann Y.K. Choi. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. There will be some light […]
Join Jaypeetee Arnakak on Sunday, July 9 at 2pm ET at Another Story Bookshop to celebrate Nunavut Day and the launch of The Woman and Her Bear Cub (Inhabit Media Inc.). Jaypeetee will be reading from his book. Snacks and drinks will be available. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. Books will available […]
Join author Zhang Ling on Saturday, August 12 at 2pm ET for the launch of her novel Where Waters Meet (Amazon Crossing). Hosted by the Canada-China Institute for Business & Development, Zhang will be in conversation with professor Christopher Payne, an East Asian literature expert and a literary translator at the University of Toronto. This free […]
Join author Patricia Scarlett on June 24 at 6pm for the launch of her debut novel, Blinded by the Brass Ring (Baraka Books) at the Fairview Branch of the Toronto Public Library. The event will be moderated by Donisha Prendergast, an actor, writer, director and producer, who has contributed to many award-winning productions. They will discuss Blinded […]
Join Daniel Innes & Christina Wong for the launch of their novel Denison Avenue (ECW Press) at Sneaky Dee’s on May 4 at 7pm ET. This free Toronto Lit Up event is a funeral for Chinatown and Kensington Market’s past, featuring with all the speakers talking about the neighbourhood and all the many changes it’s […]
Join author Camille Hernández-Ramdwar on May 24 at 6pm ET for the launch of her short story collection Suite As Sugar and Other Stories (Dundurn Press). Camille will be in conversation with Sheila Murray, author of Finding Edward. This is a free, Toronto Lit Up event and will run until 8pm. Books will be available for […]
Join poet Kate Siklosi on April 20 at 7pm for the launch of her latest book, Selvage (Invisible Books). Hosted by Eric Schmaltz, this free Toronto Lit Up event will take place at Type Books Junction and feature readings from Rasiqra Revulva, Dani Spinosa, Stephen Cain and Andy Weaver. Doors open at 6:30pm and readings […]
Join author and poet Jake Byrne on May 21 at 1pm at Little Ghosts Bookstore & Cafe for the launch of their poetry collection Celebrate Pride with Lockheed Martin (Wolsak & Wynn). This free Toronto Lit Up event will feature readings by the author as well as Kess Mohammadi and Rasiqra Revulva. Snacks and refreshments […]
Join Brooke Lockyer on May 4 at 7pm ET for the launch of her book Burr (Nightwood Editions) at Larry’s Folly on Queen St. West. This free Toronto Lit Up event will be hosted by Phoebe Wang and feature readings from the author as well as Emily Anglin. There will also be music and tarot […]
Join Thao Lam and Carey Sookocheff on Saturday, April 15 at 2pm ET at Queen Books for their joint book birthday party! Both Thao and Carey will be reading from their books and attendees will get to participate in making crafts and other party activities. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. Snacks and […]
Join author and playwright Natasha Adiyana Morris on May 1 at 6pm ET at the Blackhurst Cultural Centre for the launch of her play, The Negroes Are Congregating (Playwrights Canada Press). Doors for the event will open at 6pm and refreshments will be available. There will be a reading of the play performed by actors Dennis […]
Join Curtis Carmichael, author, professional speaker, certified STEM elementary teacher and social entrepreneur, March 30th at 7pm ET for the launch of his book, Butterflies in the Trenches: The Hood, an Epic Bike Ride, and Finding Inspiration (Synergy Books). The event will take place at the Roof Garden in Toronto at Bloor and Dovercourt. You […]
Join Pamela Mordecai on Monday, March 27th at 6:30pm for the launch of the de book of Joseph (Mawenzi House), at Massey College in the Junior Common Room. Pamela will be joined by Ronald Cummings, Associate Professor of English and Cultural Studies at McMaster University, and will also be doing a reading and Q&A. Books will […]
Join Margaret DeRosia on Wednesday, March 15th at 7pm ET to celebrate the launch of Eight Strings (Simon and Schuster Canada) at Glad Day Bookshop. Margaret will be reading from her enthralling debut novel, and will be available for a Q&A and book signing. The event doors will open at 7pm, but the bookshop will […]
Join author and tattoo artist Chris MacDonald on Friday, October 21 at 7:00pm ET at the Dakota Tavern at 249 Ossington Ave, Toronto, for the launch The Things I Came Here With: A Memoir (ECW Press, 2022). The launch will feature performances by Hamilton Trading Co. and LeBarons. This remarkable memoir examines what tattooing means […]
