Mentees join their mentors to explore the process of creative writing through the University of Toronto’s Creative Writing Programme. Join Shyam Selvadurai, Phoebe Wang, and Anne Michaels in conversation with their students on the benefits, drawbacks and surprises of mentorship. Panelists: Anne Michaels Shyam Selvadurai Phoebe Wang Moderated by Tom Froh
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A lively discussion on how the age of AI is impacting creativity in the classroom. The life of an academic might seem like a good fit for a creative writer — an engaging life of the mind, eager students, summers off. But it also has its challenges, complications, and surprises. Four writer-professors affiliated with Victoria […]
Join author Kathy Stinson and illustrator Ellie Arscott for the launch of Levi’s Gift. This heartfelt picture book celebrates the healing power of music and the magic of intergenerational friendships. There will be a reading, signing, crafts and a performance by a young musician. Books will be available for purchase on site. Toronto Lit Up is […]
Writers Collective of Canada moderates a compelling panel discussion around the power of writing and storytelling to transform lives and strengthen communities. Re/writing Connection represents an important opportunity to showcase the role of art in Canadians’ lives: how writing and creativity can build strength and resilience, ignite community and address the national crisis in isolation. […]
Join us for a lively and insightful panel discussion as a literary scout sits down with Canadian literary agents to explore the art and strategy of exporting Canadian literature. Together, they’ll unpack how Canadian voices travel abroad, the nuances of selling rights in a competitive global market, and what makes certain stories resonate internationally. Expect […]
When we write with others, we discover ourselves! Join Writers Collective of Canada in a one-hour expressive writing workshop that will broaden your perspective, ignite your imagination and inspire your authentic voice. WCC is a charitable organization that inspires exploratory writing in community to empower every voice, celebrate every story, and change the world. No […]
Jeremy Tiang is a Singaporean author, translator and playwright who will be discussing his fiction, non-fiction, and the role translation places in his creative life. His history as a translator- he has translated over thirty books from across the Chinese-speaking world – comes into play in his upcoming book Violent Phenomena: Essays Toward the Future […]
Cho Nam-Joo is a South-Korean author whose novel, Kim Jiyoung, Born 1982, has been a runaway bestseller that has sold over one million copies internationally, is the most important book to have come out of South Korea since Han Kang’s The Vegetarian. This has been followed by novels and short stories including Miss Kim Knows […]
Curated by Qissa, this panel brings together three newcomer and refugee writers for a candid discussion about the challenges and pressures of creating literature in a new cultural context. The conversation explores how their work evolves when removed from its original setting, how audience expectations and industry pressures impact what they write, and how labels […]
Celebrate the launch of Kate Cayley‘s Property with us! Cayley will be in conversation with Steven Beattie. Join us at Society Clubhouse on October 7 starting at 7pm for an evening of readings and conversation. Books will be available for sale on site. RSVP on Eventbrite. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year initiative, started in 2016 […]
Join us for a launch party to celebrate the release of Nadia Ragbar’s debut novel, The Pugilist and the Sailor (Invisible Publishing). The event will be on September 25 at 7PM at Book People on Queen West. Nadia will be in conversation with Jess Taylor (Play, Just Pervs). Food and refreshments will be served. Toronto Lit Up is a multi-year […]
Join North of North actress and author Maika Harper on Saturday, September 20th at 1 pm outside Inhabit Books (612 Mt Pleasant Rd) to celebrate her new book, The First Peoples! This in-person event will be held during the Mount Pleasant Village Harvest Fair, with guest author Jamesie Fournier moderating a quick Q&A to explore the inspiration for […]
Translation is an art of carrying voices across borders. In this literary conversation, three accomplished translators, Ryad Assani-Razaki, Lin King, and Jeremy Tiang gather to discuss the challenges and rewards of their craft, capturing tone, rhythm, and cultural nuance while bringing new life to literature in another language. How do translators find balance between the […]
Literature has the power to hold memory, give voice to identity, and imagine futures beyond imposed limits. This event brings together three acclaimed Palestinian writers—Ibtisam Azem, Saeed Teebi and Zeina Sleiman —for readings and conversation on how storytelling can preserve memory, humanize identity, and expand the imaginative possibilities of Palestinian existence beyond the confines of […]
You can learn a lot about a place through its ghost stories. Tales of phantoms, spirits and apparitions are connected to many of the most dramatic moments from Toronto’s past. The spectres said to lurk in the shadows of our city are tied to war, rebellion, tragedy and transformation. Whether it’s the ghost of a […]
Small press publishing is at a crossroads. More writers than ever are seeking to publish, yet fewer readers are buying books, leaving independent presses navigating shrinking markets and shifting landscapes. Still, they persist, driven by passion, creativity, and a deep commitment to voices and work that might otherwise go unheard. This event gathers three small press […]
When we hear about war, it is from a decidedly Western perspective, but there is another side to the story. Join these three authors as they discuss their respective novels, their main characters, and their own personal experiences with immigration in the wake of war and disruption. Taking place in occupied 1920s Korea, Ann Y. […]
Join us for a conversation with Ziyad Saadi, Zeina Sleiman and Jemimah Wei, three authors whose latest works explore the intricacies of family. Through readings and conversation, these writers bring to light the contradictions that define family life—love and silence, closeness and distance, fragility and resilience. Their stories remind us how family, in all its […]
It is a well-worn cliché to say it takes a village, but behind every writer there is a publishing team helping to transform their concept, stories, and ideas into a finished book. As a writer’s career develops, what are the opportunities for other individuals in the industry to develop? How can Canada continue to grow […]
The evolution of genre fiction into mainstream readership has been one of the major success stories for the publishing industry in recent years. Romance, fantasy, as well as crime & mystery, are not only driving readership and defining literary trends, but cultural trends too (TIFA launches its new Romance Festival in November 2025)! Our expert […]
In 2025, the International Visitors (IV) Programme will welcome publishing leaders from around the world and across Canada to discover the wealth and diversity of the Canadian literary scene and publishing industry. The five day programme begins with this headline event, open to publishing professionals and public alike, to celebrate the achievements of Canada’s publishing […]
Come meet the people behind Canada’s independent publishing houses at TIFA’s Small Press Market. With 19 exhibiting small presses from across Ontario, this is a rare chance to explore the beauty and breadth of small press publishing, from handmade, limited-edition poetry chapbooks to larger-scale print productions of fiction and poetry. Spanning micropresses to mid-sized independents, […]
