Kevin Hardcastle
What do authors Craig Davidson, Eden Robinson, Cherie Dimaline and Waubgeshig Rice have in common? As returning Delegate Kevin Hardcastle sees it, not only were they participants at #FestofAuthors18—their approach to storytelling and the subsequent trajectory of their careers all demonstrate the shifting preferences and expectations of Canadian readers.
When winter arrives, there’s nothing quite like cosying up with a good book, hot beverage in hand, as the snow falls outside. There are plenty of great new reads to consider for such an occasion and in the spirit of giving, we’ve put together a list of the top ten titles that stood out to us in 2018. From award-winning fiction and nonfiction to whimsical children’s tales, these picks are guaranteed to delight any reader on your shopping list.
Don’t forget: TIFA supporters can save 15% at the University of Toronto Bookstore all year round!
(L to R) Rinaldo Walcott, Vivek Shraya, Sarah Henstra and Rachel Giese at TIFA 2018
At #FestofAuthors18, Delegate Téa Mutonji had the opportunity to witness (for the very first time) two of her mentors perform their work on stage: poet Daniel Scott Tysdal, a former professor of Téa’s; and Vivek Shraya, a major figure in Téa’s writing career since she was signed to VS. Books, an imprint of Arsenal Pulp Press founded by Shraya herself.
Khalida Hassan
Attending #FestofAuthors18 as a Delegate, Khalida Hassan, who was a finalist for the 2018 RBC Bronwen Wallace Award for Emerging Authors, was drawn to events reflecting on certain questions that all writers are likely to encounter at some point during their creative process: Why this story? Why this form? Why write at all?
(L to R) Paige Cooper, Rawi Hage, Sarah Henstra and Carol Off at TIFA 2018
It’s said that the most important thing a writer can do to improve their craft is read, read, read. But when they’re on stage, it’s easy to forget that authors are avid readers themselves! While attending #FestofAuthors18, returning Delegate Alexandra Grigorescu spoke to several of this year’s featured authors about the importance of the Festival in that context.
