Join Nisha Patel for the official Edmonton launch of her new poetry collection, A Fate Worse Than Death, at Rooster Kitchen & Bar, hosted by Alberta Literary Awards finalist Katherine Abbass.

Monday, April 22, 2024
DOORS: 5:30 p.m. / READING & RECEPTION: 6:00 p.m
Rooster Kitchen & Bar (10732 82 Ave NW, Edmonton, AB)

Come celebrate the launch of Greg Kearney’s new novel, An Evening with Birdy O'Day, on Monday, April 22 at 7:00 p.m. at the Black Eagle bar in Toronto. Kearney will be joined in conversation by Sky Gilbert, and books will be available for purchase (courtesy of Black Eagle).

Monday, April 22, 2024
7:00–9:00 p.m. ET
Black Eagle (457 Church St, Toronto, ON)
A FREE EVENT

Téa Mutonji, author of Shut Up You're Pretty, the runner-up in this year's Canada Reads competition on CBC, is part of a virtual Canada Reads reunion as part of the FOLD (Festival of Literary Diversity) on April 28.

In this virtual conversation with Executive Director (and Canada Reads superfan) Jael Richardson (moderator), four of the 2024 finalists discuss what it was like to have their books selected for the show, and the highs and lows of watching the live debates. This event will be followed by a virtual meet-and-greet where fans can join a roundtable to meet the authors!

Featuring Jessica Johns, Catherine Leroux, Téa Mutonji and Christina Wong.

Sunday, April 28, 2024
7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT
A VIRTUAL EVENT

For more information, including a link to register for this and other FOLD events, click here.

Tara Sidhoo Fraser, author of When My Ghost Sings: A Memoir of Stroke, Recovery, and Transformation, is part of a virtual event presented by The FOLD (Festival of Literary Diversity) on April 30 entitled "Navigating Ghosts: Memoirs and Memories."

In this panel of memoir writers, authors Tara Sidhoo Fraser, Tania De Rozario and Tessa Hulls discuss the stories behind personal accounts that tackle themes of mental health, grief, disability, and loss. Discover the ideas that influenced three impressive works of creative non-fiction — each with their own unique format. Moderated by Amanda Leduc.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024
7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT
A VIRTUAL EVENT

For more information, including a link to register for this and other FOLD events, click here.

Come join the VERS/E queer poetry open mic on May 1 at Felice Cafe in Edmonton, with featured guest Nisha Patel (A Fate Worse Than Death) and hosted by Matthew Stepanic. Folks are welcome to sign up to read their work at the open mic or can DM VERS/E to reserve a spot. This event series is sponsored by the University of Alberta, SSHRC, and the Canada Research Chairs program.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024
DOORS: 6:00 p.m. / POETRY STARTS: 6:30 p.m.
Felice Cafe (10930 84 Street NW, Edmonton, AB)
ALL WELCOME TO ATTEND

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ACCESSIBILITY: Felice Cafe is a short distance from the Stadium LRT Station with ample nearby street parking. The business has two gender-neutral, single-use accessible washrooms.