The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) is proud to announce the 15 new titles selected for the Spring season of Toronto Lit Up 2024-2025. The programme is a joint initiative with Toronto Arts Council that spotlights Toronto writers and through supporting and promoting their book launch celebrations, bringing together communities of readers across the city.   The Spring season will take place between April and September 2024, and feature new works of fiction and non-fiction for adults and young people, poetry, memoir and drama, by debut and established Toronto authors. Discov ..read more

Photo credit: Alex Jacobs-Blum. We are excited to announce the appointment of Cody Caetano to the board of directors at the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA). As of January 2024, Caetano will serve the board, chaired by A. Charles Baillie, for a two-year term. “I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to Cody as the newest addition to the TIFA Board. I am confident he will play a meaningful role in shepherding fresh opportunities for creative exchange, meaningful dialogue and the celebration of literary excellence,” said Charles Baillie. Cody Caetano is a writer and literary age ..read more

Application period: February 15 – March 31, 2024 The International Visitors (IV) Programme 2024 committee, in association with the Toronto International Festival of Authors, is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2024 IV Programme fellowships. Now entering its 17th iteration, the 2024 IV Programme will host fellows from across Canada and the world from September 24–28, as part of the Toronto International Festival of Authors (September 19–29, 2024). The programme is open to Canadian and international mid-level publishing professionals who work with, or are inter ..read more

January 29, 2024, marks the opening of a new call for submissions period for Toronto Lit Up (TLU). This Call for Submissions is seeking book launches taking place April 2024 and September 2024. Toronto-based authors and their publishers who are launching new books within these dates are invited to apply for participation in the Toronto Lit Up programme.  The call for submissions closes at 5pm ET on Friday, February 23, 2024.  Programme Benefits  Toronto Lit Up participants will receive the following programme benefits:   Financial support for a public book launch cel ..read more

Marking Black History Month and Black Futures Month, February encourages both the reflection on Black experiences and contributions and the celebration of visions for a just and equitable future. This more nuanced awareness calls us to consider the pivotal roles we each play in shaping new, inclusive horizons throughout the year. As the team at the Toronto International Festival of Authors looks forward to the month ahead, we have put together a list of books by Black authors that explore, highlight and celebrate the multifaceted tapestry of Black existence. From fiction to poetry, and persona ..read more

From chilling crime thrillers to imaginative short stories, and delicious culinary tales to heartwarming titles for kids, 2023 has been another great year of sharing stories, celebrating imagination and talking all things books. As the year comes to an end, the team at the Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA) has gathered some of the excellent books that have crossed our paths this year. This curated gift guide is the perfect place to find that special gift for friends and family on your shopping list. Here’s a look at some of our team’s favourites! Lesser Known Monsters of the 21 ..read more

With the countdown over for the 2023 Toronto International Festival of Authors, it won’t be long until authors, storytellers and illustrators from Canada and around the world gather at Harbourfront Centre for in-depth conversations, world-class workshops, breathtaking performances and much more. Running from September 21 to October 1, the Festival is packed with over 200 events and authors to see. To help you plan your visit, we’ve put together this guide of tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your experience.  Experience it all with Festival Passes A Festival Pass is your ticket ..read more

The 43rd edition of the Toronto International Festival of Authors is just around the corner, running from September 21 to October 1, and over 200 authors will be attending! While international is in our name, we have many local authors — almost 50 authors are from right here in the GTA! We have a variety of events highlighting the city we call home, including: Toronto, je t’aime / Toronto, I Love You from our TIFA Kids programme and Write the Neighbourhood, three events featuring commissioned readings from authors in Toronto Lit Up, a joint initiative with the Toronto Arts Council designed to ..read more

The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), Canada’s largest and longest-running festival of words and ideas, returns to Harbourfront Centre September 21 to October 1, 2023. This year’s Festival invites children and youth of all ages to TIFA Kids, with a vibrant programme the entire family can enjoy for free! From superheroes to graphic novels, whimsical adventures to spooky stories, in addition to arts & crafts, sing-alongs and baking, there are plenty of fun activities for the young and the young at heart. TIFA will also present the North American premiere of All or Nothing Aer ..read more

TIFA takes place September 21 – October 1, 2023 The Toronto International Festival of Authors (TIFA), Canada’s largest and longest-running festival of words and ideas, is pleased to share a programme preview for its flagship festival. This year, we will explore the theme of “taking flight” – from the remarkable flights of imagination books and stories offer, to the more serious human need to find safety and freedom of expression. The Festival will bring together hundreds of authors from diverse cultures, communities and perspectives to celebrate the joy of creativity. From September 21 to Oct ..read more