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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · Jun 27

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Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest Podcast - YouTube

Into the FOLD: A Books and Lit Fest podcast is hosted by authors Jael Richardson and Hudson Lin. Guided by Richardson and Lin’s inquisitive natures, love of ...

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 9

We are so excited to welcome R.F. Kuang back to the Rose Theatre in Brampton!

On Monday, September 15 at 7:30pm, R.F. Kuang joins the FOLD's executive director, Jael Richardson, in conversation about her new novel, Katabasis.

Tickets are on sale now! Visit thefoldcanada.org/rfkuang for more info.

[Image Description: blue graphic with photo of East Asian woman with black hair in a ponytail, wearing a black shirt. In front of her is a green hard cover book with gold text and sprayed edges. Text reads: Monday, September 15, 7:30pm. The Rose Theatre, Brampton. The FOLD Presents: An Evening with R.F. Kuang. In conversation with Jael Richardson. $18 Admission Only. $55 Admission + Book.]

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Jason Himsl (he/him/his) @jasonhimsl.bsky.social · May 5

Happy 10th anniversary to #FOLD2025! Congratulations to @jaelrichardson.bsky.social and the rest of the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social organizing team for putting together yet another excellent program.

I can't wait to be back in Brampton next year for year 11!

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Saleema Nawaz @saleema.bsky.social · May 5

Such an honour and thrill to attend @thefoldcanada.bsky.social this weekend! Truly one of the best literary festivals in the country.

The Rose Theatre in Brampton with a large banner for The Festival of Literary Diversity.

Bubble pillar celebrating 10 years of The Fold.

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 4

Here for the High Tea! #FOLD2025

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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · May 4

Oh also related to this, please follow/support the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social like they literally facilitated these interactions.

They live posted panels this week.

I see tons of people jumping down orgs/festivals that do things wrong.

Fair.

But also let's support orgs doing great. 🖤

Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · May 3

One more point about @thefoldcanada.bsky.social Today I had 5 separate Trinidadian women come up to the signing table and say, I thought I was alone. I like SF but I have never seen myself represented. Or, I have tried to write and I have never found a writing group person who understood +

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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · May 3

One more point about @thefoldcanada.bsky.social Today I had 5 separate Trinidadian women come up to the signing table and say, I thought I was alone. I like SF but I have never seen myself represented. Or, I have tried to write and I have never found a writing group person who understood +

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Sue Archer 🍁 @suearcher.bsky.social · May 3

Some treasures from authors featured at the FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social, which is having its 10th anniversary. This is such a wonderful literary festival - I look forward to it every year. Lots of great panel conversations today, and now it's on to the spoken word showcase tonight!

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A collection of books surrounding the 10th anniversary program for The Festival of Literary Diversity. They include Wild Life by Amanda Leduc, The Match Faker by Ruby Barrett, Detective Aunty by Uzma Jalaluddin, The Brampton Poetry Project, Attic Rain by Samantha Jones, It Must Be Beautiful To Be Finished by Kate Gies, and last but definitely not least, Countess by Suzan Palumbo.

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Heather J. "Witchy" Wood🧙‍♀️ @rollwithheather.bsky.social · May 3

The Novel Ideas panel @thefoldcanada.bsky.social ❤️📚

Authors Suzan Palumbo, Amanda Leduc, R.F. Kuang, Lindo Forbes sitting on a couch

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Heather J. "Witchy" Wood🧙‍♀️ @rollwithheather.bsky.social · May 3

Critical conversations panel @thefoldcanada.bsky.social

Mattea Roach, Amal Elena Alh’Jooj, Morgan Campbell, Tanya Talaga sitting on a couch and talking to each other

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Heather J. "Witchy" Wood🧙‍♀️ @rollwithheather.bsky.social · May 3

On the Go Train to Brampton for the @thefoldcanada.bsky.social! ❤️📚 thefoldcanada.org

Home - The FOLD

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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · May 3

I had a lovely time at @thefoldcanada.bsky.social readception. The musicians and readers were incredible.

It was heartening to be at an event that has diverse art, writing and readers at its core in these uncertain times.
You all should give their account a follow. It's good work their doing.

A picture if the Rose theatre stage with a Jazz band bathed in blue light. Jael the host and founder if fold is at the mic.

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 2

What a joyous evening filled with beautiful words and gorgeous colour at Daniel Maluka's PAINT AND POETRY NIGHT. Thanks to all who came and crafted such inspiring pieces based on Daniel's poems.

That's a wrap on Day Five of #FOLD2025, join us tomorrow evening for THE GREAT READCEPTION at The Rose.

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Cheryl Payne @paynefulfun.bsky.social · May 1

Great morning w students @thefoldcanada.bsky.social learning from @davidarobertson.bsky.social & @tanyatalaga.bsky.social about family, community & the writing process. Inspiring! Thank you everyone! #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

A little BTS look at spoken word poets Wali Shah, Lisa Shen, Joshua "Scribe" Watkis, and host Spitty - another exclusive event for school groups.

If you'd like to see a Spoken Word Showcase, check out our event this Saturday evening at 7:30 p.m. EST only at the Rose Theatre #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

FOLD DAY 5: We kicked off with a student session featuring Tanya Talaga, David A. Robertson & Alyssa Gray-Tyghter talking about family & the importance of Indigenous community & storytelling
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Suzan the chalant goth @sillysyntax.bsky.social · May 1

I'm going to be at the Rose theatre on Saturday with R.F. Kuang and Amanda LuDuc for the FOLD! This will probably be the biggest group I've ever talked about writing in front of 😅 I'll also be at the literary Cabaret tomorrow, which there may be some tickets left for?
Say hi to me if you're there!
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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨🚨BREAKING NEWS! Tickets went fast! These events have officially sold out (or will be soon) - but don’t worry! There’s still so much more to experience, from thought-provoking panels to hands-on workshops this year at #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

Day 4 is officially done, as are our virtual events. Starting tomorrow are our in-person events, beginning with school group events in the morning the The Rose Theatre.

Tomorrow night is our SOLD OUT Paint and Poetry Night at PAMA. Have a good night and see you in-person! #FOLD2025

The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

Thank you to everyone for joining us on this incredibly informative panel on short stories. Don't forget to join these authors in the after-party roundtable, available only on fold2025.vfairs.com #FOLD2025

The Festival of Literary Diversity 2025

fold2025.vfairs.com

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

Write the thing you're obsessed with and not what you're expected to write. Write for yourself. - Shashi #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

Read poetry, that's the secret - JES #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

Tips for new writers - love revisions, look at them as best friends and love to do it. Primarily I thought it was frustrating, but now I see revision as the place where the story comes into being - Iryn #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

On what short stories can't do what novels can is potentially immerse you in a world or character. There's certain things that the nature of a novel encapsulates you while reading can't be replicated - JES #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

Shashi recommends BULLET IN THE BRAIN as well! As does Jack Wang. A masterclass of craft, as it has so many different compressions of time and language. #FOLD2025

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The FOLD @thefoldcanada.bsky.social · May 1

JES recommend's Tobias Wolff's BULLET IN THE BRAIN and Kafka's METAMORPHOSIS #FOLD2025

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