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Access 20+ virtual events, including workshops, panels, and interactive after-parties with readers and authors, all from anywhere. Watch sessions live or on demand until June 30, and receive a free Virtual Pass when you spend $60 on in-person events.
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Create a canvas inspired by Canisia Lubrin’s The World After Rain in this guided painting night at PAMA—no experience needed for a relaxed evening. Led by a PAMA educator, this beginner-friendly session at the Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives invites you to create your own artwork in a welcoming, creative environment. Located at 9 Wellington Street West with nearby parking available, this experience offers a memorable night out. Tickets are available until April 26.
Six authors read their work alongside a live jazz band in this beloved festival event celebrating storytelling and music together. In this popular annual event, featured festival authors share excerpts of their work accompanied by a live jazz band, creating a dynamic and memorable experience for readers and music lovers alike, with a special performance by Brampton’s own Carmen Spada. Taking place at the Rose Theatre (1 Theatre Ln), the evening includes light hors d’oeuvres before the event and a short intermission, with free parking available. Tickets are available until April 26.
Get a crash course in the publishing industry with McClelland & Stewart editor Anita Chong in this practical morning workshop for aspiring writers. In this industry-based morning in-person workshop at the Rose Theatre (1 Theatre Lane), take a crash course on the publishing industry with McClelland & Stewart editor Anita Chong—from understanding key players to identifying pathways into the field. Whether you’re hoping to publish your own work or grow your writing career, this session offers practical insight to help you get started and navigate new or unforeseen challenges. This event takes place at the Rose Theatre (1 Theatre Ln). Free parking is available at The Rose Theatre.
Bring a book and join fellow readers for silent reading and conversation in this new community-powered, festival kickoff event with Reading Rhythms. Join a room full of readers for a community-powered kickoff to our biggest in-person day at the Festival of Literary Diversity. In partnership with Reading Rhythms, this event blends dedicated silent reading time with space to connect, chat, and celebrate your current read. Location TBD.
What happens when fiction feels more real than the world around us? Authors Liann Zhang, Sharon Bala, Yiming Ma and Antonio Michael Downing gather at the Rose Theatre for a compelling conversation about the impact of good intentions, the instability of perception, and the unsettling moments when we can’t trust what we see. This event will be followed by an interactive meet and greet with the authors. Free parking is available at The Rose Theatre.
Can we trust what we read? Journalists examine misinformation, media pressures, and the challenges shaping news today. In this timely discussion, journalists Elamin Abdelmahmoud, Sunny Dhillon, and Chantal Braganza bring their frontline experience to a candid conversation about the state of today’s media industry and the pressures shaping modern reporting. This event will be followed by an interactive meet & greet with the authors. Free parking is available at The Rose Theatre.
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Join us for a new festival experience — enjoy a fun and lively evening where readers and festival authors sit shoulder to shoulder, sharing tables, conversation, and a few rounds of food and trivia in a welcoming, team-based format. Designed to spark conversation and community, this special event offers a unique opportunity to experience the festival and connect with authors in a more intimate and interactive way. This event will take place at Peel Art Gallery, Museum and Archives (9 Wellington Street West). Street parking and public parking lots are available within 50–200 metres of the entrance.
Powerful poets and performers take the stage in this annual spoken word showcase curated by Patrick de Belen for an incredible evening experience. The showcase returns to the Rose Studio for an evening of unforgettable performances featuring a dynamic lineup of poets and performers. Join us for a night of bold storytelling and live expression that celebrates voice, rhythm, and the electric connection between artist and audience. This event takes place at the Rose Theatre (1 Theatre Ln). Free parking is available at The Rose Theatre.
Enjoy a delightful high tea at the Rose with romance writers Jackie Khalilieh, Elle Douglas, and Joss Richard, in conversation with Lavanya Lakshmi. This charming specialty event blends lively conversation, themed trivia with fabulous prizes, and plenty of swoon-worthy moments. The event will be followed by an interactive meet & greet with the authors. Free parking is available at The Rose Theatre. Tickets available until April 26 or while supplies last.
Join us for a screening of The Librarians - a powerful documentary examining the rise of book banning legislation and its impact on communities. As the closing event of the festival and Brampton Book Week, this timely gathering brings the community together for an urgent conversation about access to books and the defense of intellectual freedom. The screening will be followed by a discussion featuring librarians, creating space for reflection, dialogue, and collective response. Free parking is available at The Rose Theatre.
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