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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 to miss it.

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.

The Fabulous Edweena

Hello world, meet Edweena! Edwin loves his sister Patsy’s closet. He adores dresses and earrings and boots with high heels. And when he’s finished getting dressed, Edwin is transformed…into the fabulous Edweena! Today is a big day. It’s the figure skating competition at school and Edwin has decided to compete as Edweena. What ... Read more

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Edwin Dumont

Edwin Dumont was born in Parry Sound to a family with Ojibway heritage. He has always been called Edweena.

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