News
April 22, 2025 / April 16, 2025 by Stephanie Fraser
Application period: April 22–May 22, 2025 The International Visitors (IV) Programme 2025 committee, in association with the Toronto International Festival of Authors, is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2025 IV Programme fellowships. Now entering its 18th iteration, the 2025 IV Programme will host fellows from across Canada and […]
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May 31, 2024 / June 6, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
With the countdown on for the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, taking place June 7–9, the team here at the Toronto International Festival of Authors is busy preparing for all the authors, moderators and audiences that will be joining us at Harbourfront Centre. With criminally good conversations, fan-favourite screenings, expert-led masterclasses and hands-on workshops, there […]
May 9, 2024 / May 9, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
Whether it’s a spine-tingling thriller or a deep dive into the world of true crime, the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival is the ultimate place for a reader in need of a new book. With over 30 authors from Canada and around the world taking centre stage with their latest books June 7–9 in Toronto, […]
MOTIVE 2024 News
April 17, 2024 / May 29, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is excited to announce the lineup for the third annual MOTIVE, Canada’s premier crime and mystery festival, taking place June 7 to 9 at Harbourfront Centre. Attendees can put on their detective hats to explore over 40 events all weekend long and meet some of the best crime […]
March 6, 2024 / March 7, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
Photo credit: Alex Jacobs-Blum. We are excited to announce the appointment of Cody Caetano to the board of directors at the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA). As of January 2024, Caetano will serve the board, chaired by A. Charles Baillie, for a two-year term. “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Cody […]
2023 Festival
September 20, 2023 / January 25, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
With the countdown over for the 2023 Toronto International Festival of Authors, it won’t be long until authors, storytellers and illustrators from Canada and around the world gather at Harbourfront Centre for in-depth conversations, world-class workshops, breathtaking performances and much more. Running from September 21 to October 1, the Festival is packed with over 200 […]
2023 MOTIVE
June 1, 2023 / June 1, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The second edition of the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival is almost here, and with beautiful summer weather ahead, we know it’s going to be an excellent weekend to celebrate over 70 Canadian and international authors and their books! With 60+ events and free activities taking place June 2–4 throughout Harbourfront Centre’s gorgeous lakeside campus, […]
May 10, 2023 / May 10, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival is back this June with some of Canada’s most renowned crime writers. Taking place June 2–4 at Harbourfront Centre, you will be able to immerse yourself in conversations, masterclasses, book signings and free activities all weekend long. Join these Canadian masters of mystery to delve into the intricate plots […]
News Toronto Lit Up
April 13, 2023 / May 7, 2024 by Shae Loeffelholz
On April 13, 2023, the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) announced the 26 new titles that have been selected to be part of the latest season of Toronto Lit Up, a joint initiative with Toronto Arts Council that spotlights Toronto writers and provides career-building opportunities through book launch celebrations. The upcoming season will take […]
2022 Festival Blog
September 28, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Shae Loeffelholz
Stories have been shared on this land for thousands of years, and the land Toronto International Festival of Authors operates on is home to many diverse First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples. During the 43rd edition of the Festival, we are proud to have many Indigenous authors joining us on stage. Check out the list of […]
September 15, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The 43rd Toronto International Festival of Authors runs September 22 to October 2, featuring over 200 events taking place live and in person at Harbourfront Centre. Whether you are a beloved reader of poetry, non-fiction or fiction, there is so much to see and do. Even if you are an avid TIFA fan, there are […]
2022 Festival Blog TIFA Kids
September 15, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Shae Loeffelholz
With the 43rd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors around the corner, it’s time to spotlight all the fun (and mostly free!) TIFA Kids events taking place September 22 to October 2. Authors and illustrators from Canada and around the world will be joining us to explore identity, history and culture, environment, science […]
2022 Festival News
September 13, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The International Visitors (IV) Programme, in association with the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), today announced that Iris Tupholme, SVP, Executive Publisher at HarperCollins Publishers Ltd., will be the 11th recipient of the Ivy Award, given annually to an individual who has made a substantial contribution to Canadian publishing. Tupholme will be honoured during […]
July 26, 2022 / August 9, 2022 by Stephanie Fraser
On July 26, 2022, the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) announced that 21 new books have been selected to be part of the latest season of Toronto Lit Up, a joint initiative with Toronto Arts Council that spotlights Toronto writers and provide career-building opportunities through book launch celebrations. The latest Toronto Lit Up season […]
Blog News
June 4, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
As the official presenter of MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, Kobo Plus is offering Toronto International Festival of Authors guests, friends and supporters an opportunity to try Kobo’s all-you-can-read subscription service. Choose from hundreds of thousands of popular, classic and original titles for only $9.99 a month. Start your FREE Trial
2022 MOTIVE Blog
June 2, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
If you are looking to make the most of the recent summer weather, be sure to drop by MOTIVE Crime and Mystery Festival, presented by Kobo Plus, this weekend! The Toronto International Festival of Authors will be taking over Harbourfront Centre’s waterfront campus with free outdoor activities for mystery fans of all ages. From thought-provoking […]
2022 MOTIVE
May 26, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
The inaugural MOTIVE Festival, from the Toronto International Festival of Authors, is almost here! Featuring nearly 100 authors from Canada and around the globe, over 40 in-person events, and a variety of free outdoor events all weekend long, MOTIVE offers a lot to see and do. No need to sleuth for clues on how to […]
May 19, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Opportunities are ripe for aspiring crime and mystery writers at MOTIVE Festival, presented by Kobo Plus. The newest literary celebration from the Toronto International Festival of Authors offers many ways to meet like-minded booklovers and learn from the world’s best authors. From insightful conversations to hands-on classes, MOTIVE audiences can gain award-winning advice on how […]
May 12, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Meet some of Canada’s best crime writers live and on stage at the MOTIVE Crime & Mystery Festival, which marks the exciting return of in-person programming for the Toronto International Festival of Authors. MOTIVE runs from June 3 to 5. Learn how these masters of the whodunit build immersive worlds, indelible characters and clockwork plots […]
May 6, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
From June 3 to 5, Toronto International Festival of Author’s inaugural MOTIVE Festival will take you on a worldwide crime and mystery tour as authors from around the globe gather at Harbourfront Centre. After two years of only virtual events, we are excited to celebrate the buzz of activity and wide variety of conversations, readings […]
2022 MOTIVE News
April 27, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Amy Dennis
The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) today announced the author lineup and programming for MOTIVE presented by Kobo Plus, Canada’s newest and largest crime and mystery writing festival, taking place June 3 to 5, 2022 based at Harbourfront Centre. Marking TIFA’s return to in-person programming after two years of digital presentations, the inaugural edition of MOTIVE features nearly 100 […]
Blog
April 6, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
In February, the Toronto International Festival of Authors announced a new series of events called The New Embassy. Featuring spoken word, poetry, fiction and non-fiction, theatrical readings, music and dance performed by a roster of influential Canadian artists, the five digital events provide an incredible opportunity to watch an array of artists speak their truth […]
April 1, 2022 / March 3, 2023 by Stephanie Fraser
Today, the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) announced the Spring 2022 Season of Toronto Lit Up, a joint initiative with Toronto Arts Council to spotlight Toronto writers, and also opened the call for submissions for the programme’s next season. The Spring Season, taking place now through to June, will feature digital and in-person events that celebrate […]
February 7, 2022 / January 30, 2024 by Stephanie Fraser
Black Futures Month, celebrated in conjunction with Black History Month, takes place every February to encourage a more nuanced understanding of Black existence. Through events, readings, performances and more, it’s an opportunity to highlight the work being created by Black artists all year long, and consider the roles we all play in paving new, equitable […]
