Join Evelyn Chick on Saturday October 14 at from 1-4pm ET at Ahma to celebrate the launch of For the Love of Cocktails (Figure 1 Publishing). Evelyn will be joined by Ren Navarro, founder of Beer. Diversity., to showcase, demonstrate and chat about Evelyn’s featured cocktails. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. Small bites and drink samples will […]
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On September 9, join author Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio for the launch of her novel Reuniting With Strangers (Douglas & McIntyre). The event will take place at the Centre for Social Innovation from 6pm–8:30pm ET. As a celebration of Filipino-Canadian literary community, this event will start with acknowledgements of people in Pluma, the author’s Filipino writing group, […]
Join author-illustrator duo Jillian Tamaki and Mariko Tamaki for the launch of their latest graphic novel Roaming (Drawn & Quarterly). The event will take place on September 14 at 7pm ET at the OCAD University Great Hall. Jillian and Mariko will do a slideshow reading followed by a conversation with author Zoe Whitall. There will […]
Join children’s author, Sadé Smith for the launch of her latest picture book Julie and the Mango Tree (Macmillan). The event will take place on August 12 from 4pm to 6pm at A Different Booklist. There will be a reading of the book and conversation moderated by fellow children’s author, Nadia Hohn. This is a free […]
Join author and playwright Sean Dixon on October 4 at 6pm for the launch of his novel, The Abduction of Seven Forgers (Freehand Books) at the TRANZAC Club in the Annex. There will be live music and tarot card readings, as well as an artist drawing portraits! Food and drinks will be available. This is […]
Join us as we celebrate the launch of Craig Shreve‘s rich historical novel The African Samurai (Simon & Schuster Canada) on August 2 from 7pm to 9pm. The event will take place at Supermarket Bar and Variety at 268 Augusta Avenue Toronto, ON. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. There will be some […]
Join us as we celebrate the launch of author Mai Nguyen‘s debut novel, Sunshine Nails (Simon & Schuster Canada). The event will take place Thursday, July 6 at 7pm ET at 3030 Dundas. Mai will be in conversation with author Ann Y.K. Choi. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. There will be some light […]
Join Jaypeetee Arnakak on Sunday, July 9 at 2pm ET at Another Story Bookshop to celebrate Nunavut Day and the launch of The Woman and Her Bear Cub (Inhabit Media Inc.). Jaypeetee will be reading from his book. Snacks and drinks will be available. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. Books will available […]
Join author Zhang Ling on Saturday, August 12 at 2pm ET for the launch of her novel Where Waters Meet (Amazon Crossing). Hosted by the Canada-China Institute for Business & Development, Zhang will be in conversation with professor Christopher Payne, an East Asian literature expert and a literary translator at the University of Toronto. This free […]
Join author Patricia Scarlett on June 24 at 6pm for the launch of her debut novel, Blinded by the Brass Ring (Baraka Books) at the Fairview Branch of the Toronto Public Library. The event will be moderated by Donisha Prendergast, an actor, writer, director and producer, who has contributed to many award-winning productions. They will discuss Blinded […]
Join Daniel Innes & Christina Wong for the launch of their novel Denison Avenue (ECW Press) at Sneaky Dee’s on May 4 at 7pm ET. This free Toronto Lit Up event is a funeral for Chinatown and Kensington Market’s past, featuring with all the speakers talking about the neighbourhood and all the many changes it’s […]
Join author Camille Hernández-Ramdwar on May 24 at 6pm ET for the launch of her short story collection Suite As Sugar and Other Stories (Dundurn Press). Camille will be in conversation with Sheila Murray, author of Finding Edward. This is a free, Toronto Lit Up event and will run until 8pm. Books will be available for […]
Join poet Kate Siklosi on April 20 at 7pm for the launch of her latest book, Selvage (Invisible Books). Hosted by Eric Schmaltz, this free Toronto Lit Up event will take place at Type Books Junction and feature readings from Rasiqra Revulva, Dani Spinosa, Stephen Cain and Andy Weaver. Doors open at 6:30pm and readings […]
Join author and poet Jake Byrne on May 21 at 1pm at Little Ghosts Bookstore & Cafe for the launch of their poetry collection Celebrate Pride with Lockheed Martin (Wolsak & Wynn). This free Toronto Lit Up event will feature readings by the author as well as Kess Mohammadi and Rasiqra Revulva. Snacks and refreshments […]
Join Brooke Lockyer on May 4 at 7pm ET for the launch of her book Burr (Nightwood Editions) at Larry’s Folly on Queen St. West. This free Toronto Lit Up event will be hosted by Phoebe Wang and feature readings from the author as well as Emily Anglin. There will also be music and tarot […]
Join Thao Lam and Carey Sookocheff on Saturday, April 15 at 2pm ET at Queen Books for their joint book birthday party! Both Thao and Carey will be reading from their books and attendees will get to participate in making crafts and other party activities. This is a free Toronto Lit Up event. Snacks and […]
Join author and playwright Natasha Adiyana Morris on May 1 at 6pm ET at the Blackhurst Cultural Centre for the launch of her play, The Negroes Are Congregating (Playwrights Canada Press). Doors for the event will open at 6pm and refreshments will be available. There will be a reading of the play performed by actors Dennis […]
Join Didier Leclair on August 11 at 6pm to celebrate the release of the English edition of his book Toronto, I Love You (Mawenzi House), translated by Elaine Kennedy! The author and translator will be joined in conversation by the writer Paul Savoie. The free Toronto Lit Up book launch will take place at the […]
Join Emily Saso on Thursday, September 8 at 6pm ET at Tranzac Club to celebrate the launch of Nine Dash Line (Freehand Books, September 2022)! The free Toronto Lit Up event will feature an interview with the author from Becky Toyne. Snacks are free, and drinks will be served by the Tranzac Club. Please review the […]
Join Sophie Jai on July 14 at 7pm ET at Famous Last Words to celebrate the launch of WILD FIRES (HarperCollins Canada, August 2022)! The free Toronto Lit Up event will feature Sophie Jai in conversation with Tiara Chutkhan, an audience Q&A, a book signing and a custom WILD FIRES cocktail for everyone to enjoy! Moving […]
Outdoor Tent, June 5 at 11am ET Be sure to visit the Kobo Cabana Reading Lounge at MOTIVE Festival! The welcoming space will have a charging station, comfy couches and some delicious treats. It’s the perfect place to relax, get book recommendations and chat with other crime and mystery fans. This space is part of […]
Outdoor Tent, June 4 at 11am ET Be sure to visit the Kobo Cabana Reading Lounge at MOTIVE Festival! The welcoming space will have a charging station, comfy couches and some delicious treats. It’s the perfect place to relax, get book recommendations and chat with other crime and mystery fans. This space is part of […]
Outdoor Tent, June 5 at 1pm ET Hear about Toronto’s crime history from the experts, Toronto Crime Tours: the only crime tour in Canada hosted by retired Detectives! Beginning every hour on June 4 & 5 between 1pm ET and 6pm ET, you can drop in to hear Toronto’s history of crime, featuring the following […]
Outdoor Tent, June 4 at 1pm ET Hear about Toronto’s crime history from the experts, Toronto Crime Tours: the only crime tour in Canada hosted by retired Detectives! Beginning every hour on June 4 & 5 between 1pm ET and 6pm ET, you can drop in to hear Toronto’s history of crime, featuring the following […]
