Wed, May 7 • 6pm
Toronto Lit Up: Space for Birds
Dr. Roberta L. Bondar
Presented as part of Toronto Lit Up 2025
Wed, May 7 • 6pm
Toronto Lit Up: Space for Birds
Dr. Roberta L. Bondar
Presented as part of Toronto Lit Up 2025
About
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 Crane and the near-threatened Lesser Flamingo — are shared through striking space, aerial, and surface photographs, artfully conveying the fragile elegance of life on Earth.
The evening will begin with a short presentation of Dr. Bondar’s personal reflections on the book and its backstory, followed by an armchair conversation with moderator Nicole Mortillaro, senior reporter for the CBC on all things science and amateur astronomer, followed by Q&A with the audience.
Light refreshments will be served (provided by an outside caterer unaffiliated with TPL). Books will be available for purchase on site courtesy of Ben McNally Books.
Please RSVP on Eventbrite.
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 Toronto writers and empower local artists with career-building opportunities. Between April 2016 and March 2025, Toronto Lit Up has presented over 200 events featuring over 250 Toronto authors and illustrators. Toronto Lit Up book launches take place throughout the year at venues across the city. They are open to the public and free to attend. Click here for more information.
This event will be followed by a book signing.
Dates & Times
This FREE event is open to the public
Venue
Toronto Public Library - Lillian H. Smith Branch
239 College Street