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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20201004
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20201005
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest
DESCRIPTION:The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). \nIn addition to events centred around children and young people\, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. \nThe 2020 festival will be a virtual event October 3 – 4. Events will take place on Zoom and registration will open mid-September. Follow FOLD Kids on Twitter and Instagram for other news and updates. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-festival-of-literary-diversity-kids-bookfest-2/
CATEGORIES:Panel,Presentation,Reading,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T110000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20201002T215510Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: Power Poems for Small Humans [6+]
DESCRIPTION:The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people\, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. \n  \n \n  \n  \nPower Poems for Small Humans \nInspired by the book Power Poems for Small Humans\, join Britta Badour as she teaches young writers how to craft powerful poems in an interactive event designed for writers 6-12 years of age. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-festival-of-literary-diversity-kids-bookfest-power-poems-for-small-humans-6/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Poetry,Virtual Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T133000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20201002T215838Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: Our Little Kitchen [All Ages]
DESCRIPTION:The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people\, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. \n  \n \n  \nOur Little Kitchen \nGather the family together for a kid-friendly\, food-focused event with author Jillian Tamaki (Our Little Kitchen)\, Chef Joshna Maharaj (Take Back the Tray: Revolutionizing Food in Hospitals\, Schools and Other Institutions)\, and a kid cook. You don’t want to miss a minute of this tasty\, interactive event designed for the whole family. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-festival-of-literary-diversity-kids-bookfest-our-little-kitchen-all-ages/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Presentation,Reading,Social,Virtual Celebration,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T153000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20201002T220607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201002T220607Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: Learn to Illustrate Workshop [14+]
DESCRIPTION:The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people\, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. \n  \n \n  \nLearn to Illustrate Workshop – This event is designed for illustrators and artists who are 14+ \nIllustrator Soyeon Kim leads an informative workshop on creating powerful images for picture books. This event will only be available live and will not be recorded. This event takes place online via Zoom. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-festival-of-literary-diversity-kids-bookfest-learn-to-illustrate-workshop-14/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Presentation,Virtual Festival,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC-3:20201004T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC-3:20201004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20200729T224135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200729T224209Z
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SUMMARY:Afterwords Literary Festival: Roxane Gay
DESCRIPTION:With the support of the University of King’s College\, AfterWords is thrilled to present New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay in conversation with Mary Lynk of CBC Radio’s IDEAS.\n  \n \nThe AfterWords Literary Festival was co-founded by Ryan Turner and Stephanie Domet\, and in the fall of 2019\, AfterWords held its inaugural edition.  In 2020\, due to Covid-19\, the festival will host live events online between September 30th and October 4th. AfterWords is primarily interested in presenting (and being in the audience for) conversations among writers about the ideas that push them forward\, the experiences that formed them into writers\, and what writing can tell us about how to be human. Our mission is to give those writers who choose to join us the very best experience that Halifax has to offer. \n\nWe will offer live captioning upon request to all of our online events.  \nWe celebrate our festival on the unceded and traditional homeland of the Mi’kmaq People. We do land acknowledgements as a part of the reconciliation process. In order for this festival to exist\, for Canadians to enjoy the lives that they have\, Indigenous people were removed\, displaced\, and killed. This truth is an uncomfortable one\, but one that is necessary to face if we\, as fellow Canadians\, are to understand our whole history. We honour the Mi’kmaq\, whose stories have been shaped by Mi’kma’ki. \n\n\nAfterWords is thrilled to present Halifax’s former Poet Laureate El Jones\, followed by New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay in conversation with Mary Lynk of CBC Radio’s IDEAS.  \nThis event is presented with the generous support of the University of King’s College. \nFee of $15.00. \n4:00 – 5:30 pm AST on Sunday\, October 4th. \nTickets available August 10th. \n
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/afterwords-literary-festival-roxane-gay/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Presentation,Reading,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T173000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20200917T034529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T034529Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Festival of Authors: Between Worlds - Voice\, Community\, and Coming of Age
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nWith Sheena Kamal\, Zalika Reid-Benta and David A. Robertson\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nThree powerful voices\, three very different books for teens and tweens. From the poignant and insightful linked stories of Zalika Reid-Benta\, to the fiercely intense teen novel by Sheena Kamal\, to David A. Robertson’s richly layered fantasy quest\, these books focus on young people navigating their worlds\, facing challenges\, and growing up. While telling compelling stories\, the writers also raise questions: What does it mean to be part of a family? To belong to a community? To be loyal to others but also to be yourself? To be caught between worlds—of childhood and adulthood\, of family and peers\, of home and away\, of the ordinary and the epic? To find your own voice? These three authors have created vivid characters\, layered narratives\, and compelling stories. Join us to hear them discuss their creative process and their thoughts on writing and publishing books for young readers. \nModerated by Robin Stevenson. Closed-Captioned. \nFREE\, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER HERE. \n\n\n\n
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-between-worlds-voice-community-and-coming-of-age/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Panel,Presentation,Reading,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T170000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20201002T220922Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: Young Readers Book Club with Nafiza Azad [12+]
DESCRIPTION:The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people\, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. \n  \n \n  \nYoung Readers Book Club with Nafiza Azad \nIn this first installment of FOLD’s Young Readers Book Club\, Ardo Omer and Ainara Alleyne chats with Nafiza Azad about her debut novel The Candle and the Flame. This event includes interactive polls\, trivia and discussion about the book designed for readers 12-18 years of age. This event takes place online via Zoom. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-festival-of-literary-diversity-kids-bookfest-young-readers-book-club-with-nafiza-azad-12/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Presentation,Reading,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T190000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20201002T221148Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: Buffy Sainte Marie presents Hey Little Rockabye [0+]
DESCRIPTION:The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people\, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. \n  \n \n  \nBuffy Sainte Marie presents Hey Little Rockabye  \nIcon and rockstar Buffy Sainte Marie reads from her picture book Hey Little Rockabye and performs a sing-along. Bring your pets or stuffed animals\, and snuggle up for an incredible time with Buffy Sainte-Marie. This is an all ages event. This event is a live event only. This event takes place online via Zoom. 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-festival-of-literary-diversity-kids-bookfest-buffy-sainte-marie-presents-hey-little-rockabye-0/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Presentation,Reading,Social,Virtual Celebration,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183523
CREATED:20200917T034653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T034653Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Festival of Authors: In Conversation - Leanne Betasamosake Simpson with Carey Newman
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nFeaturing Leanne Betasamosake’s new novel Noopiming: The Cure for White Ladies\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCelebrated for her uncompromising truth-telling and genre-bending style\, Michi Saagiig Nishnaabeg writer\, scholar\, and musician Leanne Betasamosake Simpson has been the recipient of numerous literary accolades. Join us as she discusses her most recent book Noopiming with Indigenous artist\, master carver\, filmmaker\, and author Carey Newman. Noopiming is Anishinaabemowin for “in the bush” and the title is a response to English Canadian settler and author Susanna Moodie’s 1852 memoir Roughing It in the Bush. Noopiming\, Omar El Akkad writes\, “is a rare parcel of beauty and power\, at once a creator and destroyer of forms. All of Leanne Betasamosake Simpson’s myriad literary gifts shine here – her scalpel-sharp humor\, her eye for the smallest human details\, the prodigious scope of her imaginative and poetic generosity. The result is a book at once fierce\, uproarious\, heartbreaking\, and\, throughout and above all else\, rooted in love.” \nClosed-Captioned. \nFREE\, BUT REGISTRATION REQUIRED. REGISTER HERE. \n\n\n\n
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-in-conversation-leanne-betasamosake-simpson-with-carey-newman/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Presentation,Reading,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183524
CREATED:20201002T221525Z
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SUMMARY:The Festival of Literary Diversity Kids Bookfest: After Hours - Getting Reel with Adam Garnet Jones [15+]
DESCRIPTION:The FOLD Kids Bookfest includes a fantastic array of events featuring a diverse array of authors and illustrators who’ve created books for young people (ages 0-18). In addition to events centred around children and young people\, the festival includes opportunities for adult writers of children’s literature to take part in pitch sessions and to develop their craft through in-person workshops with the festival’s incredible lineup of authors. \n  \n \n  \n  \nAfter Hours: Getting Reel with Adam Garnet Jones – Due to mature themes\, this event is recommended for young people 14+ \nFire Song follows the story of Shane\, a gay Anishinaabe teenager\, reeling after the suicide of his kid sister. In this conversation about the young adult novel that was adapted from his award-winning film\, Adam Garnet Jones unpacks what it means to write difficult stories that shed light on important narratives and moments. He’ll be interviewed by Anu Radha Verma from QTBIPOC sauga and Hayley Moody from Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line. The film can be viewed by Canadians on CBC Gem (Click here). 
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/the-festival-of-literary-diversity-kids-bookfest-after-hours-getting-reel-with-adam-garnet-jones-15/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Presentation,Reading,Virtual Festival
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T220000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20201004T233000
DTSTAMP:20260427T183524
CREATED:20200917T034810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200917T034810Z
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SUMMARY:Victoria Festival of Authors: 2020 Victoria Book Prizes
DESCRIPTION:\n\n\n\nJoin us for a festive evening celebrating our region’s finest authors.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nCBC Radio’s Gregor Craigie will host readings by authors shortlisted for this year’s Victoria Book Prizes. The event will conclude with the awarding of the City of Victoria Butler Book Prize ($5\,000) and the City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize ($5\,000). \nNew format\, but the same great talent!  Listen to writers read from their nominated books\, and raise a glass to the winners with a cocktail or mocktail created by Rebecca Wellman. Finalists and cocktail recipes will be announced at www.victoriabookprizes.ca. \nREGISTER HERE. \n\n\n\n
URL:https://canadianauthors.org/national/event/victoria-festival-of-authors-2020-victoria-book-prizes/
CATEGORIES:Book Fair,Festival,Literary Awards,Reading,Social,Virtual Celebration,Virtual Festival
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