2024 Festival Events

From award-winning authors to new voices, browse the storytellers joining us at TIFA

Festival Schedule

2024 Festival Events

From award-winning authors to new voices, browse the storytellers joining us at TIFA

Festival Schedule

Featured events

Critical Conversations

Sat, Sep 21 • 7pm

The Lost Art of Conversation

Ian Williams

Why can't we talk to each other anymore? Join us for a conversation on the art of conversation.

Sun, Sep 22 • 1pm

Frontline Fiction: War and Humanity

Saad T. Farooqi, Jacob Wren

An examination of war and conflict through two contrasting lenses.

Thu, Sep 19 • 5:30pm

A Flight of Revelations

Liane Moriarty, Ashley Audrain

Join the #1 New York Times bestselling author for a talk on her latest hit book!

Sun, Sep 22 • 1:30pm

Swooning for Romance Novels

Lily Chu, Jackie Lau, J.M. Frey

Step 1: Meet Mr. Perfect. Step 2: Join a conversation with two Toronto romance writers!

Festival of Indigenous Stories

Sun, Sep 29 • 11am

Savouring Indigenous Heritage

Margaret Augustine, Lauren Beck

Don’t miss this culinary journey celebrating the rich tapestry of Mi’kmaq recipes.

Full lineup

Saturday, September 21

Sat, Sep 21 • 12pm

Storydrop

Various participants

Join The Children's Book Bank for their Great Big Book Jacket creation!

Sat, Sep 21 • 12:30pm

A Sweet Adventure

Yolanda T. Marshall

Take your own guess at what's inside the cookie tin!

Sat, Sep 21 • 3:30pm

Home, Sweet Home

Lian-En Lin

Colour, collage and let your creative juices flow!

Sunday, September 22

Sun, Sep 22 • 11am

Discovery Fun with the Ontario Science Centre

Various participants

Discover the wonder of our world with hands on science activities!

Sun, Sep 22 • 12pm

Storydrop

Various participants

Join The Children's Book Bank for their Great Big Book Jacket creation!

Sun, Sep 22 • 12:30pm

A Journey Across Generations

Saumiya Balasubramaniam

Join us for storytelling and interactive activities!

Sun, Sep 22 • 3:30pm

Home, Sweet Home

Lian-En Lin

Colour, collage and let your creative juices flow!

Saturday, September 28

Festival of Indigenous Stories

Sat, Sep 28 • 12pm

Storytime at Sea

Sarabeth Holden

Don't miss deep sea adventures and storymaking!

Sat, Sep 28 • 3:30pm

Dragon Tails and Tales

Ebtisam Al-Beiti

An adventure through colours and emotions!

Sunday, September 29

Sun, Sep 29 • 12:30pm

Dragon Tails and Tales

Ebtisam Al-Beiti

An adventure through colours and emotions!

Sun, Sep 29 • 3:30pm

The Butterfly Effect

Geraldo Valério

Get inspired by the world of caterpillars and butterflies with this Brazilian illustrator!