What’s On

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

Gather for an evening of true stories told live and without notes.

The Canadian poet offers personal reflections on Held, a breathtaking & mysterious new novel.

Join emerging artists for a thrilling night of cabaret-style performances, poetry & storytelling!

Hear from the acclaimed Scottish author about the scandals that fill his latest bestselling novel!

An outdoor a quiet oasis created by students in OCADU’s writing programme.

Don’t miss this conversation on how the concept of home can shape our sense of belonging & identity.

Explore books, ezines, graphic novels & more from small & medium-sized presses from Toronto & beyond.

These writers will share their unique perspectives on femininity, privilege, survival and more.

Join the young adult authors for a look at their latest mysterious tales.

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

Join the Writers Collective of Canada for an exploratory expressive writing workshop!

Transform life events into a captivating story with this Canadian author.

Hear from one of Canada’s best loved writers on her latest moving novel.

Hear from two authors about their entertaining and thought-provoking YA novels.

Bestselling authors share what not to stress about when it comes to crafting stories & getting published.

Travel to a different world while listening to two fantasy authors discuss their latest books.

This event promises insightful discussions on courage, loss and the power of storytelling.

Colour, collage and let your creative juices flow!

Hear two authors discuss narrative and mental illness.

The pros are ready to debate! Join our authors as they go head-to-head on what romance trope is the best.

Join the conversation on the challenges facing our fast-warming world.

Join these authors as they discuss fame, fortune & returning home when things take a turn for the worst.

Hear from the author of the highly anticipated sequel in the Talents Trilogy.

Join us for a chat with two authors from the Korea-Canada Exchange Program: Anthology Project.

Don’t miss this chance to discover Canada’s favourite comfort food with free poutine!

Explore the small town lives of these deeply flawed characters.

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

An outdoor a quiet oasis created by students in OCADU’s writing programme.

Join us for an engaging literary discussion exploring themes of home and identity.

Join these two Toronto authors as they discuss imagination and safe spaces in their novels.

Explore a new perspective on the life of the renowned naturalist, poet and abolitionist.

Join the Writers Collective of Canada for an exploratory expressive writing workshop!

Join us for storytelling and interactive activities!

An examination of war and conflict through two contrasting lenses.

First person or third person? Learn all about point of view from this bestselling author.

(Ghostface voice) What’s your favourite scary trope?

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

Meet the beloved host behind the widely popular CBC Radio show Quirks and Quarks!

Dive into the eerie worlds where the safe haven of home turns into a living nightmare.

Join this panel of authors as they discuss bringing queer narratives to life.

Learn about writing loose & free, then how to clean it up in editing with this award-winning writer.

Colour, collage and let your creative juices flow!

From absurdity to the dystopian, explore the fantastical worlds in these short story collections!

Hear from the authors of two emotionally raw and moving stories.

Hear from the preeminent Canadian cultural athropologist and ethnobotanist.

Join us for the presentation of the annual Ivy Award, followed by a keynote talk and conversation.

Understand the changing meanings of words like freedom, democracy, truth in today’s age.

Examine the issues & solutions in the pursuit of wider diversity within companies & the authors they publish.

Join IV fellows & distinguished guests as they discuss the bright spots in the publishing industry.

Learn some tips, tricks and techniques for writing a great story.

Join two essayists as they discuss culture and belonging within the self, family and society.

Join these authors for a conversation on our obsession with true crime & bringing it into fiction.

Evoke powerful emotions, build tension & create depth without overwhelming the reader.

Join us for an evening celebrating Toronto and it’s arts scene featuring music, food, books, history & more!

Join us for a lively conversation about love, connection & the complexities of human relationships.

Don’t miss this conversation with the historian on the 1980 Iranian Embassy Siege.

The hosts of The Uncover Up & My Nuclear Life podcasts explore what would happen if a nuclear war broke out.

Dive into the crafting narratives inspired by home and explore what it can represent in fiction.

Don’t miss this high-energy spectacle of original content!

If you love historical fiction with a dash of fantasy, here is an event you surely don’t want to miss!

Join us for a timely conversation on the economic challenges facing Canada and the world.

Don’t miss deep sea adventures and storymaking!

From page to performance, poetry makes the leap with ease.

Explore two experimental novels that touch on identity politics, memory and cultural collision.

Join the Writers Collective of Canada for an exploratory expressive writing workshop!

Dive into these time travelling books!

Don’t miss this engaging conversation about crucial social justice topics.

Join the Writers Collective of Canada for a compelling panel about the social impact of making art.

An adventure through colours and emotions!

Discover vibrant stories of resilience and identity.

Learn about the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada from one of the founding commissioners.

Arab writers in the diaspora discuss activism and creativity.

Learn how to use research to create authentic, believable fiction.

Join us for this personal deep dive with one of Canada’s literary giants!

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

Join this spirited talk on the stories, characters & plot twists that juuuuust didn’t quite make it.

Learn how to transform the book you wrote into the book you wanted to write.

Join the Writers Collective of Canada for an exploratory expressive writing workshop!

Join us for an important conversation on reconciliation, justice and the search for truth.

Join the prize-winning author for a discussion of his latest compelling Paula Spencer novel.

An adventure through colours and emotions!

Come ready to learn all about what it takes to write a mouth watering cookbook!

Explore the Toronto literary scene with these captivating two novels.

Dive into Mohawk heritage with this award-winning artist and bestselling author.

These award-winning authors will be discussing their powerful and intriguing short story collections.

How should we read the US elections? Examine the issues of this unprecedented moment in history with us.

Demystify writer’s block, make revisions on the fly & find joy in the unexpected with this class.

Canadian authors explore marriage, grief and the trials of having to find a new way forward.

Join these award-winning journalists for a remarkable conversation on their fight for justice.

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

The co-authors discuss their perspective on the Israel-Palestine discourse in the West.

An exhilarating journey through diverse dance styles

An exhilarating journey through diverse dance styles

A collaboration that explores the worlds of shinobue, taiko, and the three-stringed shamisen.

A reimagining of Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat in a new libretto by poet Titilope Sonuga

A reimagining of Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat in a new libretto by poet Titilope Sonuga

A reimagining of Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat in a new libretto by poet Titilope Sonuga

A reimagining of Igor Stravinsky’s L’Histoire du Soldat in a new libretto by poet Titilope Sonuga

This performance combines contemporary circus, theatre, dance, music, projection mapping, and memoir.

This performance combines contemporary circus, theatre, dance, music, projection mapping, and memoir.

This performance combines contemporary circus, theatre, dance, music, projection mapping, and memoir.